Jun 26
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recently announced that Alex Enlow has joined ARA as the new Director of Communications and Member Experience. “As a former Capitol Hill communications professional, Alex brings a valuable perspective and experience to ARA’s communications team and membership,” said ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock. “I look forward to her contributions to our team …
Jun 26
Return on investment (ROI) is a top priority when it comes to a parasite management program, says Jesse Rave, backgrounder from Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Getting calves started on a healthy path is important for a positive return. The calves come in weighing 600 to 900 pounds and are finished out in one of Rave’s …
Jun 26
Governor Kevin Stitt hosted Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today in Oklahoma City, announcing a collaborative effort to improve health outcomes across the state under the banner of the “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again” (MaHA) campaign. The initiative, echoing the broader national movement, aims to tackle the pervasive issue of chronic …
Jun 26
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled this week in favor of Texas Corn Producers, Texas Sorghum Producers, and National Sorghum Producers, vacating a 2024 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that unfairly penalized ethanol-containing fuels in federal fuel economy calculations. At issue was the EPA’s use of an “R Factor” — a …
Jun 26
This prestigious award recognizes soybean farmers who demonstrate outstanding stewardship by integrating conservation practices that boost both profitability and environmental outcomes to benefit the long-term success of their farm. Examples of eligible practices include but are not limited to cover crops; reduced tillage; nutrient management; irrigation management; diversified crop rotations; buffer implementation; terraces and waterways; …
Jun 26
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is calling on entrepreneurs, researchers, and startups to reimagine the potential of field corn. Now in its fifth round, the Consider Corn Challenge will award up to $300,000 to help jump-start the early development of high-value, corn-based products that can create long-term demand for U.S. growers. The Challenge encourages innovation across industries spanning sustainable chemicals, bioplastics, …
Jun 26
Thank you, Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Davids. Considering the fact that we are in the middle of a worldwide trade war, we should be doing everything we can to avoid further disruption to our domestic trade system. Every summer, grains planted by hardworking Minnesotans cover 40 percent of my district. Ensuring grain can get …
Jun 26
“Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us today– I would like to start by welcoming the witnesses before us as they help to lay the groundwork for legislation to reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act. “I also want to thank Ranking Member Davids for partnering with me to make today’s hearing happen. …
Jun 26
Dave Walton, secretary of the American Soybean Association and a farmer from Wilton, Iowa, testified today before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit, emphasizing the importance of reauthorizing the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Under the Grain Standards Act, the federal government established official marketing standards (not health and …
Jun 26
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week …
