Aug 04
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 …
Aug 04
When most people hear the phrase horse therapy, they often picture a person riding a horse as part of a rehabilitation program. While that is certainly one way horses help people, the reality is much broader and more complex. Horses are increasingly being incorporated into educational programs, adaptive riding activities, and therapeutic interventions that support a …
Aug 04
Jada Thompson, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Ryan Loy, Assistant Professor and Extension Economist, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly called bird flu refers to the H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b strain of avian influenza, which was detected in the United States in 2022. The term “highly pathogenic” …
Aug 04
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 03
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 61% Good to Excellent this week, down 2 points from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 63% good to excellent this week, equal to last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 42% good to excellent this week, down 3 points …
Aug 03
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision on six small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Specifically, EPA granted one full exemption (100%) and two partial exemptions (50%) for the 2024 compliance year, and then deemed one petition …
