For the fifth year in a row, Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day at the N.C. State Fair generated an outpouring of support for The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (the Food Bank) to help fight hunger in the state. On Thursday, Oct. 23, fairgoers from across North Carolina donated six cans of food …
Category: Ag News
Oct 24
Don’t Miss Our First Three OCA Fall Gatherings!
Fall is here, and so are our OCA Fall Gatherings! These events are a great way for OCA members to connect with fellow cattle producers, enjoy a delicious beef dinner, and pick up valuable insights to help protect and grow our industry. We invite you to join us for one (or all!) of the first …
Oct 24
OSU’s beginning farmer and rancher program connects new producers with experience
Beginning farmers and ranchers face a plethora of problems early on. Burnout and failure rates run high. Financial stability challenges often hit within the first 1-5 years of operation. Cash flow and financial record-keeping can become overbearing. These are issues Josh Campbell, Oklahoma State University Extension program specialist for beginning farmers and ranchers, hopes to …
Oct 24
AFIA Backs FDA’s Pick to Lead CVM
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s appointment of Timothy Schell, Ph.D., as the new director of the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Schell will lead the CVM in the regulation of animal food, drugs and devices. “The AFIA congratulates longtime animal food safety proponent Timothy Schell, Ph.D., on …
Oct 24
American Farmers Shouldn’t Have to Wait While Others Get a Leg Up
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement in response to USDA’s newly announced plan to support beef producers and the broader challenges facing family farmers and ranchers. “Family agriculture is in crisis, and American farmers and ranchers are fighting for their livelihoods. For months, they’ve been told there’s nothing policymakers …
Oct 24
USTR To Investigate China’s Compliance With Phase I Commitments
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) announced today it will investigate China’s compliance with the 2020 Phase I trading commitments it made with the U.S. that had the goal of leveling the playing field for trade between the two countries. This announcement takes place as the leaders of the two countries are set to meet …
Oct 24
USMEF to Honor Ted McKinney, Dermot Hayes at Indianapolis Conference
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) announced the 2025 recipients of its two most prestigious awards, who will be honored Nov. 13 at the USMEF Strategic Planning Conference in Indianapolis. Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), and who previously served as the first USDA under secretary for trade …
Oct 24
House Speaker Removes Rep. Pittman From All Committees
House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, comments on the removal of Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City, effective immediately: “I have taken the minority caucus’ recommendation and have removed Rep. Pittman from all committee assignments, in addition to her previous removal from the State Tribal Relations Committee. These are serious findings from the Ethics Commission, in addition …
Oct 24
Status of Oct. 1 Cattle on Feed Report Unknown; Pre-Report Estimates Show Placements Down Sharply From 2024
With the federal government still shut down, it’s unknown whether USDA will release the monthly Cattle on Feed report on Friday as was originally scheduled. But in the event that it is, we want to prepare our readers for what may be potentially revealed. Like most of the Cattle on Feed reports in recent months, …
Oct 24
2025 U.S. Crop Quality Report Provides Essential Data for Global Wheat Buyers
After the collection and analysis of more than 2,250 samples of wheat collected from coast to coast, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has officially published the 2025 U.S. Crop Quality Report. The report, which is the 46th issued since 1979, provides essential, objective information to help global wheat buyers purchase the wheat they need at the best …
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