Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’”. The rule will take effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. “The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) is deeply concerned that the EPA and U.S. …
Category: Ag News
Dec 30
NCBA Statement On New WOTUS Rule
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s finalized Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. “For too long, farmers and ranchers have dealt with the whiplash of shifting WOTUS definitions. Today, the Biden administration sought to finalize a WOTUS definition that will protect both our nation’s water supply …
Dec 30
EPA and Army Finalize Rule Establishing Definition of WOTUS and Restoring Fundamental Water Protections
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a final rule establishing a durable definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to reduce uncertainty from changing regulatory definitions, protect people’s health, and support economic opportunity. The final rule restores essential water protections that were in …
Dec 30
Jimmy Emmons Tells Ranchers Now is the Time to Start Rebuilding Carbon into their Rangelands
Over the decades, U.S. farmers and ranchers have significantly reduced soil carbon levels in farm and rangeland. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Jimmy Emmons, who is a rancher, farmer, and Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, about the value of improving soil carbon levels. “Most of the prairie region …
Dec 30
Kevin McNew of Farmers Business Network Sees 2023 Being a Challenging, Yet Profitable Year for Farmers
At the 2022 National Association of Farm Broadcasters conference in Kansas City, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, got the chance to speak with the Chief Economist and Head of Research for the Farmers Business Network, Kevin McNew about how Farmers Business Network aids farmers in making the best decisions for their operations. “At Farmers Business Network …
Dec 29
Plan Now for a More Profitable 2023
Three key financial statements and how they can guide your regenerative ranch into a bright New Year If you’ve been waiting for a sign it’s time to deal with the shoebox of receipts piled in the corner of your office or shop or on the kitchen table … this is it. Dan Childs and Jason …
Dec 29
Dale Moore and Larry Wooten Receive Top Farm Bureau Honors
The American Farm Bureau Federation will present its highest honors, the Distinguished Service Award and the Farm Bureau Founders Award, to former AFBF Executive Vice President Dale Moore and former North Carolina Farm Bureau President Larry Wooten, respectively, during the 2023 American Farm Bureau Convention, Jan. 6-11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. AFBF established the …
Dec 29
Farming Fun for the Whole Family
By Kelsea Forward Jimmy and Jake Carter are father and son owners of Southern Belle Farm in McDonough, Georgia. Since the farm’s establishment in 1938, the Carters have expanded it to grow many kinds of seasonal produce and now they welcome thousands of students and families each year to visit, learn about agriculture and participate …
Dec 29
Seed Varieties Continue to Evolve to Support Conservation Agriculture
At the American Seed Trade Association’s booth at the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s convention in Kansas City, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, got the chance to visit with Eric Woofter, CEO of Star Seed, about new innovations in the seed industry going forward. Woofter said Star Seed is known for its cover crops, native grasses, …
Dec 29
Cattlemen’s Congress Stands-Out for Catering to Cattle Exhibitors
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back visiting with the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur, about the upcoming national cattle show, Cattlemen’s Congress, from the perspective of those in the show cattle industry. Aside from being Secretary of Agriculture for Oklahoma, Arthur is also a “show mom.” “My kids are both very …
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