Apr 13
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Theo Beaumont of Halter, who says the company is helping ranchers rethink grazing management through virtual fencing technology. Beaumont explains Halter uses a solar-powered GPS collar placed on cows that allows producers to contain and move cattle without a traditional fence. “We …
Apr 13
A top priority of the second Trump administration is to enforce immigration laws, including mass deportations. Since the size of the undocumented population is likely at least 10 million people (Gutierrez-Li, 2025), the removal of a significant number of undocumented individuals could have economic effects on industries that have historically employed them. Such industries include …
Apr 13
The National FFA Organization is proud to announce that members, alumni and supporters across the country raised more than $1.6 million during this year’s Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 26. Each of the 52 state associations participated, with supporters contributing thousands of individual gifts, demonstrating the nationwide impact and reach of the FFA community. The money raised this …
Apr 13
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 10
Junior Angus members traveled to Reno, Nev., to compete in the 2026 Western Regional Junior Angus Show, March 28. Luke Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., evaluated the 96 owned females, 25 bred-and-owned females, nine bred-and-owned bulls, 15 steers and 14 phenotype and genotype females before selecting champions. Hadley Harrison, Montague, Calif., showed the grand champion owned female …
Apr 10
The 2026 National 4-H Conference officially commenced today in Crystal City, Virginia, bringing together more than 300 delegates from across the United States and its territories. Running through April 15, this annual working conference provides an intensive, multi-day civic engagement experience for students aged 15 to 19. This year’s gathering is specifically designed to explore …
Apr 10
Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with Trihydro to present a free, two-day workshop about forever chemicals, waste, water and wastewater, air and biosolids. The 6th Annual PFAS and Emerging Contaminants Workshop Biosolids, Water and Wastewater, Air and Waste workshop is geared toward those who want to learn more about PFAS science and other emerging contaminants regulations, health …
Apr 10
The U.S. economy has continued to perform reasonably well despite a growing constellation of warning signs. Buoyed by an escalating stock market in January and February and massive investments in artificial intelligence, U.S. GDP likely grew above 2% in the first quarter as the unemployment rate held around 4.3% and consumers maintained spending growth above …
Apr 10
In a recent ruling from the bench in a Virginia Circuit Court case, the judge made a surprising finding on the signage requirements under the Virginia Agritourism Activity Act. The language in the Virginia Act is identical to the language in many similar acts across the country. The court found that to meet the notice …
