Nov 29
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Biden’s request to Congress to prevent a rail worker strike. “America’s economy is driven, in large part, on its rail system, which makes the smooth operation of the railroads crucial. Farmers not only rely on trains to transport food and feed, they also rely …
Nov 29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces two initiatives to increase access to USDA programs and services among Hispanic communities. The Department is renewing the USDA-HACU Leadership Group, a partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). USDA is also accepting applications for the 2023 E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program, which …
Nov 29
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow-Calf Corner” published electronically by Beck. Today, he talks about highlights about feeding cows though the winter from the Rancher’s Thursday Webinar on November 17. …
Nov 29
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, got the chance to visit with the President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, Geoff Cooper, about the mission of the RFA and an outlook for the ethanol industry moving forward. The Renewable Fuels Association, Cooper said, represents U.S. ethanol …
Nov 29
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Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back with the 2022 President-Elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Todd Wilkinson, about regulatory challenges impacting the beef industry…
Nov 29
Growth Energy yesterday submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), making recommendations to the agency’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) on how to make the most of certain provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “Our industry is poised to work with you and the administration to help achieve the ambitious climate goals sought …
Nov 29
Dover Fueling Solutions becomes the first manufacturer to offer optional UL-certified E40 fuel dispensers as standard Today, Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), part of Dover Corporation and a leading global provider of advanced customer-focused technologies, services and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industry, announced all North American Wayne Ovation Fuel Dispensers will be supplied as compatible and UL-listed …
Nov 29
Agriculture is the seventh-most-hazardous industry in the United States, but ranch owners and operators can take steps to make their working facilities and equipment safer for their staff and families. Recently Noble Research Institute and the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef created and published a new guide to help improve ranch safety. Ranch Employee Safety: …
Nov 29
Several Farm Credit organizations recently joined forces to make a record donation to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Foundation in support of the foundation’s efforts to provide law enforcement and investigative resources to agricultural producers and rural communities. AgTexas Farm Credit, Capital Farm Credit, Central Texas Farm Credit, Heritage Land …
Nov 29
An online event with Dr. Thomas Jayne discussing the findings of this report will take place today at 10 a.m. ET. To watch the event, visit this Zoom link. Climate change is already tangibly affecting smallholder farmers in developing countries, and increased U.S. investments in agricultural development and innovation are needed to make global food …
