There are a number of considerations for farmers and ranchers when it comes to estate planning. Things like determining the fair market value of their estate for tax purposes, or deciding the best way to organize their operation to ensure success for the next generation, or selecting the right person to serve as their medical power …
Category: Ag News
Jan 23
This Week On Sunup: Record Corn Production and Global Competition Weigh on Grain Prices
USDA’s latest crop reports delivered a bearish tone for grain markets, according to OSU Extension crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs. He said the biggest surprise was corn, noting a “record corn production number… over a 17 billion bushel corn crop,” alongside slightly higher soybean yields and expanding global supplies. Hubbs added that wheat production …
Jan 23
Navigating Low Grain Prices: Insights from OSU Crop Marketing Specialist Todd Hubbs
In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs offered a candid look at the current state of grain markets. With substantial corn supplies and uncertainty in wheat conditions, Hubbs advised producers on navigating a “range-bound” market environment where prices are hovering near lows. Corn: A …
Jan 23
Cattle Group Praises EPA Oversight in Washington Ranch Dispute
R-CALF USA applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for raising concerns about Washington state agencies targeting cattle producers. In a letter to the Washington Department of Ecology and the Department of Natural Resources, EPA Regional Administrator Emma Pokon warned state officials that enforcement actions against cattle farmers must remain within appropriate jurisdictional bounds. In the …
Jan 23
Leading the Herd: Introducing the Pork Leadership Institute Class of 2026
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) are proud to announce the Class of 2026 for the Pork Leadership Institute (PLI), a premier program designed to equip pork producers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead the industry forward. This year, 19 exceptional individuals from across the country have …
Jan 23
Corn Growers Outraged Over Lack Of Leadership On E15
The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) joins other corn organizations and biofuel groups in expressing frustration with today’s decision by leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to advance a funding bill that omits language allowing year-round, nationwide access to E15 fuel. The following statement is from MCGA President Brian Lehman, a corn grower from …
Jan 23
Friday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
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