Aug 04
The U.S. Senate confirmed Paige Hallen Hanson to serve as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Appointed by President Donald J. Trump, as CFO, Hanson will be responsible for overseeing nearly $100 billion currently appropriated for EPA’s work, the development and management of EPA’s annual budget, the agency’s financial and resource …
Aug 04
There’s a first for everything, and for the first time producers earned premiums on the U.S. Premium Beef, LLC (USPB) Kansas grid based on the genetic merit of their cattle, starting in August 2024. One year later, the Genetic Merit Scorecard℠ (GMS) remains the measuring stick for these National Beef Packing Co., LLC (NBP) premiums on …
Aug 04
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins officially kicked off the inaugural Great American Farmers Market yesterday on the National Mall with an evening of festivities honoring America’s farmers, freedom, and 250 years of agricultural heritage. Sunday’s programming was themed “America Grows: 250 Years of Liberty and Agriculture” and kicked off with the Ag Fest …
Aug 04
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today launched the 2025 Rising Stars award program, which is sponsored by Atticus. The Rising Stars program is a meaningful way for ARA member companies to recognize employees for their work in front of hundreds of industry professionals at the annual ARA Conference & Expo and to explore new ways to hone their leadership …
Aug 04
Oklahoma State University student Luke Tate has joined the Oklahoma Farm Bureau public policy department as a summer intern. Tate, a native of Ninnekah, Oklahoma, is a junior studying agricultural business with a pre-law option at OSU. During his internship, Tate will assist with OKFB events, legislative research and various other policy-related projects. “This position …
Aug 04
AFBF Welcomes Luke Lindberg Confirmation American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today commented on the confirmation of Luke Lindberg as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA. “Farm Bureau welcomes Luke Lindberg to his new role at USDA, guiding decisions that impact agricultural trade. Rarely has there been such an active …
Aug 04
In an article by Kenny Burdine, he says Much has been written recently about the strength of the current cattle market. With beef cow inventory at a 60+ year low and demand being very strong, cow-calf operations are clearly in the driver’s seat. Calf values are more than double what they were three years ago, …
Aug 04
Plains Cotton Growers enjoys their partnership with Cotton Council International — the export promotion arm of National Cotton Council — as we work together to promote the fiber we produce here on the Texas High Plains. Fourteen textile mill executives from Vietnam joined the cotton industry in Lubbock on July 30 and 31. According to …
Aug 04
Without key pesticides corn growers could see a significant reduction in production and ability to continue conservation tillage and cover cropping practices, which are critical for reducing soil erosion, improving water quality and enhancing soil health, according to one of the nation’s top farmer advocates. The comment, made by Illinois farmer and National Corn Growers …
Aug 04
On the sidelines of this past Saturday’s 580 Cattle Conference in Woodward, Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talked with Oklahoma Third District Congressman Frank Lucas, who shared his enthusiasm about recent legislative wins that lay the groundwork for the 2025 Farm Bill. “It’s been a struggle, as everyone knows, to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill,” …
