Jul 23
It was over three years ago that R-CALF USA began working with western sheep producers to identify solutions with which to reverse the long-term contraction of America’s sheep industry. And now, three years later, the solutions we identified are coming to fruition. United States Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer recently sent a letter to David Johanson, …
Jul 23
House Republicans have advanced a budget blueprint that would include $12 billion in farm aid. The assistance is part of a larger package in the reconciliation bill that still needs to be debated. The House Agriculture Committee still needs to decide how the $12 billion would be allocated before it is sent to the Budget …
Jul 23
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 22
Standing in a Nigerian flour mill, Gary Millershaski couldn’t have imagined the thought forming in his head would eventually become a line repeated by fellow wheat farmers and by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) staff around the world. The message was shared once again last month at the USW Summer Board Meeting in Fargo, North Dakota …
Jul 22
The American Soybean Association applauds Secretary Brooke Rollins and Senator John Hoeven for their efforts to restore the prevented plant buy-up option under the federal crop insurance program. ASA has long advocated for restoring this important risk management tool and appreciates USDA’s commitment to working toward its return. “Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the …
Jul 22
The Meat Institute has announced a new economic analysis by Decision Innovation Solutions that finds reinstating Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (mCOOL) for beef and pork would impose significant costs, more than $1 billion annually, across the U.S. meat supply chain, increasing expenses for livestock producers, meat processors, retailers, and consumers while providing little evidence of increased consumer …
Jul 22
The Oklahoma Cattle Women annual Convention will bring together producers, industry leaders and members from across the state this week for a mix of education, fellowship and leadership development. According to Oklahoma Cattle Women President-Elect Kelli Payne, the annual event offers attendees an opportunity to strengthen relationships while discussing issues affecting the state’s beef industry. …
