Sep 30
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. In this episode, we dive into two anti-agriculture ballot propositions up for a vote this …
Sep 30
In a letter sent to Congress, R-CALF USA and 45 other farming, ranching, and food groups urged immediate action to block the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) rule that mandates electronic ear tags for adult cattle and bison crossing state lines. Set to take effect November 5, 2024, despite industry-wide opposition, the new rule amends the …
Sep 25
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this episode, we take you inside the American versus British “Battle of the Beef” …
Sep 25
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, OSU’s Mike Trammell gives the rundown on ryegrass. Lately, I have fielded several questions from producers regarding ryegrass. In the south, annual ryegrass is interseeded into over 2 million acres of Bermudagrass or Bahiagrass every year and is grown on as much as a million more acres as an annual forage …
Sep 20
While many in the Plains cotton Grower service region have recently had questions regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Program (USDA-RMA), we wanted to provide a statement of clarification to the program. Initially, the re-implementation of the cotton monitoring program was to monitor and review early season losses. Plains Cotton Growers fully supports …
Sep 11
Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette and members of the Committee, my name is Linda Pryor. I am a third-generation farmer in western North Carolina. My family’s farm is diversified and fairly unique. We primarily grow apples and corn, along with hay, and we raise beef cattle. In addition to being a farmer, I am a …
Sep 11
A “triple threat” of low commodity prices, high input costs, and high interest rates creates a challenging financial environment for many producers. This is especially true for producers with little working capital and who rely on operating loans to finance their business activities. The good news is that one part of this “triple threat” may soon begin …
Sep 10
Texas Tech University’s Department of Civil, Environmental, & Construction Engineering has earned a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate sources and mitigation of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sources in farming operations. This project is part of over $15 million in total grant funding the EPA hopes will enable 10 …
