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Category: Ag News
Mar 17
2026 Night of Stars Gilt Sale Smashes Previous Record- Hitting Two Million Dollars- $14,914 Average Per Gilt
The top 135 gilts out of the almost 3,000 that were shown last week at the 2026 OYE Gilt show were in the spotlight on Tuesday night at the 2026 Night of Stars Gilt Sale- and it was a record result for the 4-H and FFA consignors. Totals for the night came in at two …
Mar 17
2026 Farm Bill Renames 1890 Scholarship Program
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 passed out of committee and included an amendment to rename the 1890 National Scholars Program in honor of Rep. David Scott (GA-13). This amendment was introduced by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15). “Empowering the next generation of agricultural leaders is a critical part of the farm bill, and …
Mar 17
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Oklahoma Impacted by Wildfire
Agricultural operations in Oklahoma have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. “USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and ranchers as they recover from disasters,” said Farm Production and …
Mar 17
Administrator Zeldin Announces Proposal to Streamline Permitting Requirements for Incinerators Critical to Wildfire Prevention and Natural Disaster Recovery
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin issued a proposal to harmonize existing Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations and cut red tape for incinerators to help state, local, and Tribal governments prevent and respond to natural disasters. EPA’s proposal, if finalized, will end decades of confusion surrounding CAA regulations and permits for incinerators, …
Mar 17
Purina Animal Nutrition Is Offering $30,000 Across 10 Scholarships; Open to Students With Experience in Animal Agriculture
Purina Animal Nutrition, along with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, has opened its scholarship program designed to assist students with experience in agriculture and livestock production in pursuing their passions and furthering their education. Undergraduate students and current high school seniors in the U.S. who have experience raising and caring for small or large livestock, equine, and/or …
Mar 17
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize healthy eating patterns to support long-term health
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has provided nutritional guidance since 1980. The latest guidelines continue to provide the public with research-based information to help people of all ages make healthier food and beverage choices. Updated every five years, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize practical, flexible approaches to healthy eating that fit a variety of …
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