Sep 01
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 …
Sep 01
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 31
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement regarding small refinery exemptions, which impact biofuel demand by exempting refineries from blending renewable fuel as required under the Renewable Fuel Standard. “Renewable fuels have been a tremendous success story for the country and the rural economy. They reduce …
Aug 31
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced decisions for 34 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program for 2025. In consultation with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), EPA reviewed and considered information submitted by each petitioning small refinery. EPA then evaluated each SRE petition consistent with the Clean Air Act …
Aug 31
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. corn crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, equal to last week. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, down 2 points from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 39% good to excellent this week, up 2 …
Aug 31
July was the warmest month on record across the lower 48 states since 1895, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, raising concerns about potential impacts on corn yield. Research shows that overnight low temperatures above 70°F can have a negative impact on corn yield. The level of impact depends on the growth stage …
