A newly published study from Zoetis and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) provides compelling evidence that genetic selection using the Dairy Wellness Profit Index® (DWP$®) can deliver measurable productivity gains for U.S. dairy producers. The peer-reviewed research, published in the Journal of Dairy Science, demonstrates that selecting for higher DWP$ not only can improve herd health and longevity …
Category: Ag News
Jul 23
NAWG’s 2025 Summer Intern
Texas A&M graduate student Jaci Dutton joined the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) as their summer policy intern. Jaci, a native of Sonora, Texas, grew up on a livestock ranch where her passion for agriculture first took root. That early exposure inspired her to pursue a degree in Agricultural Economics and a career in …
Jul 23
House Ag Hears Directly from Pork Industry the Impacts— and Imminent Consequences—of California’s Prop 12
Pat Hord, Ohio pork producer and vice president of the National Pork Producers Council, and Holly Cook, NPPC economist, testified before the full House Agriculture Committee on the implications of California’s Proposition 12 for farmers and food prices. On behalf of the industry, they called for Congress to support Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s (R-PA) …
Jul 23
National Corn Growers Association and Ag Data Transparent Launch New Carbon Transparency Project
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and Ag Data Transparent announced today a new partnership to bring clarity to farmers interested in carbon market contracts. “The rapid expansion of carbon programs and solution providers in agriculture presents immense opportunities – but also significant risks,” said Sean Arians, NCGA vice president, Sustainable Production and Value Chain Engagement. “As new programs …
Jul 23
Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement at Proposition 12 Hearing
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled “An Examination of the Implications of Proposition 12.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Good morning. I am proud to say that Minnesota ranks second in the country for hog production, with over 3,000 pig farms operating …
Jul 23
Secretary Rollins Unveils Weeklong Celebration of American Agriculture with the Great American Farmers Market
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announces the kick-off event and programming for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. In celebration with America 250, the event will be hosted during National Farmers Market Week and will run this summer from Sunday, August 3 to …
Jul 23
Road to Recognition: Juniors Earn Stockman Award at National Show
Three young cattleman and women proved they had the drive, knowledge and grit to earn one of the 2025 National Junior Angus Show’s (NJAS) most respected honors. The Minix Stockman Contest, renamed in 2022 to honor the late Ed and Wilma Minix of Black Witch Farm, recognizes juniors who compete in the judging contest, quiz …
Jul 23
Chairman Thompson Opening Statement at Prop 12 Hearing
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee hearing, “An Examination of the Implications of Proposition 12.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone and thank you for joining us at today’s important hearing to examine the implications of California’s Proposition 12. To each of our witnesses, …
Jul 23
Oklahoma Endures Prolonged Heat Wave, Relief and Rain Chances on the Horizon
Oklahomans continue to battle a persistent heat wave, as State Climatologist Gary McManus reports that hot weather remains firmly in the forecast. While a brief respite from the stifling heat index is expected today, the oppressive conditions are likely to return tomorrow. The current heat wave, primarily characterized by exceptionally high heat index values, has …
Jul 23
Trump Unveils Major Trade Deals with Japan and Indonesia
In an article from DTN’s Jerry Hagstrom, he writes: President Donald Trump late Tuesday announced a trade deal with Japan, and USA Rice, perhaps the group most sensitive to U.S. trade policy with Japan, endorsed it. Trump said on social media: “We just completed a massive Deal with Japan, perhaps the largest Deal ever made. …
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