Jun 25
Picture Credit of Kansas Wheat Facebook This is day 4 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest is underway across the state, with progress varying by region. Yields are showing improvement in …
Jun 25
Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday continue to find high prices at the grocery store, based on the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. An Independence Day cookout will cost $70.92 for 10 guests this year. This is down only 30 cents from last year’s record-high cost. At $7.09 per person, 2025 …
Jun 25
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jun 25
Jack Ward, Executive Vice President of the American Hereford Association since 2015, was present at the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) meeting in Amarillo, Texas, last week. He and Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays met to discuss the breed and the value it adds to commercial operations. According to Ward, the first half of …
Jun 24
Today, the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) hosted its fifth annual Farm Tour, welcoming Congressional staff, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees, and representatives from the University of Maryland. This immersive event offered attendees a firsthand look at wheat production and the essential partnerships that support American agriculture. Held at Willard Farms in Poolesville, Maryland, the …
Jun 24
In an advance for agriculture, a new study reveals how wheat plants actively influence the microbial communities living on and inside their roots—and how these root microbiomes change over time depending on conditions such as drought and irrigation. These insights could guide future efforts to manage crops more effectively under varying environmental conditions. Led by …
Jun 24
If you are passionate about farming, ready to connect with agricultural industry leaders and grow your leadership skills, the Young Leader Program is for you! Program sponsors American Soybean Association and Corteva are seeking farmers to apply for the 2026 ASA Corteva Agriscience Young Leader Program. Phase I of the 2025-26 Young Leader program will …
Jun 24
Following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins’ announcement rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, elected leaders and industry stakeholders praised the move. Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud USDA’s Rescission of the Roadless Rule Governor Spencer Cox (UT): “I sincerely thank Secretary Rollins for taking this commonsense step. Utahns love our forests—they’re essential to our water …
