Jun 25
In a strongly-worded complaint sent Wednesday to the Food and Drug Administration, America’s butter marketers asked the agency to take action against Country Crock’s “dairy free salted butter,” asserting that the product’s label violates federal regulations. The plant-based spread’s front label, in bold letters, describes itself as a form of butter, although federal standards of identity, along …
Jun 25
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “American farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to feed, fuel, and clothe America. The incredible team we are building at USDA will make it easier—not harder—for farmers to fulfill their calling. I …
Jun 25
As Oklahomans continue to navigate the sweltering summer heat, a unique weather phenomenon is on the horizon for the state’s far western regions and the Panhandle. State Climatologist Gary McManis is anticipating an increased moisture flow from the Gulf of California and eastern Pacific, signaling the start of the North American Monsoon season, which typically …
Jun 25
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, announced that Americans could potentially save more than $10.1 billion in fuel costs this summer thanks to an emergency waiver issued earlier this year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The waiver allowed for the continued sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15% American ethanol that …
Jun 25
This is an Op-Ed by Matt Reese. I have spent the better part of my life talking with farmers about crop production and agronomy. Through those years I have yet to meet one farmer yearning for geopolitics to have a role of influence in the management of their operation. And yet, as the world grows …
Jun 25
New episode of Wheat’s On Your Mind is live! Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin joins Aaron Harries to break down this year’s volatile harvest, export potential & policy updates. Projected yield: 330–350M bushels In this timely episode of Wheat’s On Your Mind, host Aaron Harries catches up with Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin during a …
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 …
