The National Cotton Council applauds the legislative text released by U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR). This budget reconciliation package promotes fiscal responsibility and invests in rural America and America’s farm families. “This proposal is a crucial step towards ensuring fiscal responsibility and making vital investments in rural America and our farm families,” …
Category: Ag News
Jun 12
NCGA Congratulates Stephen Vaden on USDA Nomination
The U.S. Senate today confirmed the nomination of Stephen Vaden as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In response to this development, Kenneth Hartman Jr, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), released the following statement: “The nation’s corn growers congratulate Stephen Vaden for his confirmation as the new deputy secretary of Agriculture. Deputy …
Jun 12
U.S. Pecan Trade and Tariff Outlook
United States (U.S.) pecan production totaled 120 thousand metric tons (TMT) in 2024. Exports of pecans from the United States in 2024 totaled 53.7 TMT, worth a total of $381 million. In-shell pecans accounted for 32.2 TMT and $169.2 million; the remaining 21.5 TMT and $211.8 million of exports were shelled. In-shell exports to Mexico …
Jun 12
India’s granaries overflow as rice stocks hit record, wheat surges
India’s rice stocks in government warehouses rose 18% from a year ago to a record high for the start of June, while wheat stocks have hit their highest level in four years on higher procurement from farmers, official data showed on Wednesday. Record rice stocks will help the world’s biggest exporter increase shipments, while an …
Jun 12
Montana Veterinarian Encourages a Fresh Look at Deworming Protocols
“We’ve always done it this way” is known to be the most dangerous phrase in business, and the cattle business is no exception, says Dr. Perrie Neal of Hardin, Montana. With more than a decade of experience working with cow-calf producers, she says it never hurts to take a fresh look at your herd’s deworming …
Jun 12
Latest Drought Monitor Report Shows Oklahoma Whitewashed of all Drought and Dryness Conditions
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 …
Jun 12
USDA Designates 5 Oklahoma Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas for Drought
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming …
Jun 12
Breaking Through for a Successful 2025
With top-tier speakers, family-friendly fun for all ages and the world’s most innovative product lineup to learn about, Breakthrough to Excellence is a must-attend event for Meristem Crop Performance® dealer partners and prospective dealers around the country. Click here for more: Breakthrough to Excellence 2025: Register Now! Held at the beautiful Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wis., …
Jun 11
OKFB Names 10 Oklahoma Businesses to 2025 Agriculture and Rural Development Cohorts
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has selected 10 Oklahoma businesses to be part of the Oklahoma Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators program for 2025. The accelerators program is a collaborative rural development initiative from OKFB along with national and state-level partners that develops Oklahoma-based innovators creating ideas, technologies and products creating economic opportunities in rural Oklahoma. …
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