Jan 27
– A survey of participants in the Midwest shows the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is making strides in providing financial and technical assistance for producers to maintain agricultural production on their land and simultaneously address resource concerns with conservation practices. Results of the survey, conducted in spring 2022, are part of a new report, released today …
Jan 27
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available up to $7.5 million for grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. USDA will accept applications on Grants.gov until 11:59 …
Jan 27
Enjoy the weekend weather as we warm up in into the 50s today and near 60 tomorrow. But then A big, arctic air blast is set to move through the State Saturday into Sunday, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus, and will give us the coldest air of the year thus far (for 2023). But …
Jan 27
On Monday, U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and U.S. Trade Representative Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip met with government officials in Mexico regarding the country’s proposed biotech restrictions on genetically modified corn. The visit is in response to Mexico’s presidential decree, which would essentially ban genetically …
Jan 27
Amanda Johnson of Nebraska is the grand prize winner of NCGA’s 2022 Fields-of-Corn photo contest. The photo – “All the Fall Colors – was submitted under the Scenery and Landscapes category. The most popular entry came from the Farm Family Lifestyle category, by Kari DeMoss of Iowa, with the photo, “The Future of the Farm.” Other …
Jan 27
Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) applauds Congressmen Mark Alford (R-Mo.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) for introducing the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act. If enacted, the bill would remove an outdated regulatory barrier and allow livestock auction market owners to own or invest in small and regional meatpackers. …
Jan 27
By: Dr. Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University Grain Marketing Specialist Currently wheat may be forward contracted in Northern Oklahoma for about $8. The 5-year average Oklahoma wheat price is $5.60. Over the last few weeks, wheat prices have traded in 55 cent range. The KEN’23 (hard red winter wheat July futures contract) has traded between …
Jan 27
Jeff and Kathi Creamer of Lazy JB Angus in Montrose, Colorado recently received prestigious acknowledgement for nearly 40 years of hard work. Their cumulative management experience, industry knowledge and dedication to the Angus breed earned them recognition as 2023 Angus Herdsmen of the Year. Since 1984, the Creamers have assisted Kathi’s family’s operation, Lazy JB …
Jan 27
The American Simmental Association (ASA) membership recently concluded its election, voting six cattle producers from across the country to their board of trustees. The ASA Board of Trustees is the Association’s governing body, consisting of 16 members from across the United States. Each was formally sworn in during ASA’s Annual Meeting, held the last week …
Jan 27
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 special episode, NCBA Senior Director of Sustainability Dr. Samantha Werth and Associate Director …
