Nov 12
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan compromise bill Wednesday evening, bringing an end to the longest and most contentious government shutdown in American history. The vote, called earlier in the day by Speaker Mike Johnson, was the final legislative hurdle needed to restore funding and reopen federal agencies after 43 days. The vote …
Nov 12
The Angus Advantage the breed enjoys in today’s cattle market was built by the dedication of the generations who came before us. For more than 40 years, the American Angus Association’s Angus Heritage Foundation has recognized the passion, dedication and perseverance of individuals whose life’s work has made a lasting impact on the Angus breed’s …
Nov 12
Performance Nutrition, a leader in fertilizer innovation and sustainable plant-nutrition technologies, is expanding its reach across U.S. production agriculture. With proven technologies used across the country for decades, Performance Nutrition is strengthening its direct presence by building a national dealer network and hiring experienced agricultural sales managers to serve growers and retailers in the Midwest …
Nov 12
Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, was recently presented with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Champion Award for his defense of rural property rights and unwavering support for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. “I’m truly honored to receive this award from the Oklahoma Farm Bureau,” Senator Green said. “Protecting the rights of rural landowners has always been a top …
Nov 12
An Oklahoma State University food crop expert is studying alternatives to peat moss in commercial and domestic vegetable crop production. While peat is a common soilless media used for its ability to retain water and nutrients, it is also expensive because of the lengthy and extensive process required to obtain it. Peat is an organic …
Nov 12
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule approving the State of Texas’ request to administer permitting for Class VI underground injection wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). With this approval, Texas will implement Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs covering all well-types (Class I-VI), allowing better coordination and improved efficiencies. This …
Nov 12
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 but remained above its 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index fell 12 points from September to 88, the lowest reading of this year. “Optimism among small businesses declined slightly in October as owners report lower sales and reduced profits,” said NFIB …
Nov 12
U.S. dairy farmers are thriving in the marketplace even as labor shortages and a volatile policy environment remain challenges, dairy industry leaders stressed at NMPF’s annual meeting. U.S. dairy is well-positioned for growth, NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud said in remarks at the meeting held jointly by NMPF, the National Dairy Promotion and Research …
Nov 12
When there isn’t a government shutdown that limits reporting activities, the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report is a once-a-month shock that does more than nudge the average price. On release days, the intraday volatility pattern—its level across the session, its midday spike, and how quickly that spike fades—differs from ordinary days in ways …
