The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has released its 2026 schedule of conferences, professional development opportunities and online education courses. Registration is already open for several of these events, such as the International Feed Expo, Pet Food Conference and Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference, at afia.org/events. “The AFIA is excited to begin 2026 with a …
Category: Ag News
Jan 06
Strong Demand Ignites First Cattle Sale of the Year at OKC
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Jan 06
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower As Trade Uncertainty Hangs Over Agriculture
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower As Trade Uncertainty Hangs Over Agriculture: Farmer sentiment weakened slightly in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropped just 3 points to a reading of 136. Weakness in the barometer was attributable to a modest decline in producers’ long-term outlook, as the Future Expectations Index fell to 140, 4 points below …
Jan 06
Todd Hubbs: Crop Newsletter
Wheat Market Outlook:Wheat prices remain dependent on trade prospects under a heavy global supply situation, geopolitical developments, and weather impacting the Northern Hemisphere winter wheat crops. Trade continues to be healthy with a slight slow down recently in sales domestically. Geopolitical developments remain hard to predict. The Black Sea region continues with the conflict unabated …
Jan 06
Cow Calf Corner Mark Johnson: What is a Good Bull Worth in 2026?
With the onset of The Cattlemen’s Congress currently taking place in Oklahoma City, the spring 2026 bull buying season has officially started. The full schedule of sales during the Cattlemen’s Congress can be found at https://cattlemenscongress.com/sales/. Bull buying season will continue into the spring months, in Oklahoma and across the nation with progressive seedstock operations offering …
Jan 06
Bushel Plus Launches X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves™ for John Deere X9 Series Combines
Bushel Plus Ltd., the global leader in harvest optimization technology, today announced the launch of its new X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves™, purpose-built for John Deere X9 Series Combines. Designed to maximize throughput, reduce dockage, and simplify crop transitions, this modular concave system sets a new standard for combine performance and operator safety. Faster Crop …
Jan 06
Proposed WOTUS Rule Brings Certainty to Farmers
Farmers need rules that clearly define federal jurisdiction of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The American Farm Bureau Federation today submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers, detailing the impact WOTUS has on farmers and elements that must be included in the new proposed rule to ensure …
Jan 06
🛡️ Protecting Your Harvest: The Importance of Post-Harvest Grain Protection
Protecting Your Harvest: The Importance of Post-Harvest Grain Protection: In a conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Miya Butler, Regional Sales Manager at Central Life Sciences, emphasized the critical need for protecting stored grain to maintain profitability, especially during years of high yields. The Role of Grain Protectants Central Life Sciences provides grain protectants for …
Jan 06
Tuesday 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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