Oct 09
The Vision Behind Surprisingly Pork During Pork Month this October, many pork producers are facing extremely challenging business conditions. At NPB, we know times are tough, and we’re here to support you. We are working diligently to ensure that brighter days are on the horizon. As part of our commitment to revitalize the pork market, …
Oct 09
As we round off 2023 and enter 2024, what are the current legislative priorities for cooperatives, and what policies should cooperative leaders and members keep an eye on? Join the National Farmers Union and NCBA CLUSA for this 2023 Co-op Month Webinar. The first webinar takes place on October 19, 1:00 pm Central Time. To …
Oct 09
During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), the American Red Cross reminds everyone that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and issues safety steps everyone can follow to avoid one of these blazes. Every year, fire departments respond to more than 170,000 home fires caused by cooking. The top reason for these fires is …
Oct 09
Between the USDA Federal Milk Marketing Order Modernization hearing and efforts to pass a new farm bill, dairy’s policy plate is full this fall – with plenty of opportunities for different parts of the industry to argue over what’s their favorite dish. That’s to be expected, and disagreement along doesn’t forestall progress, said Peter Vitaliano, …
Oct 09
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, caught up with extension specialist at Oklahoma State University, Brent Ladd, and talked about the Rural Economic Outlook Conference coming up on October 11 at the OSU Alumni Center in Stillwater, Okla. The event will kick off at 8 a.m. with breakfast and registration, includes a catered lunch at noon, and …
Oct 09
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about challenges when it comes to rebuilding the cow herd. There can …
Oct 09
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Oct 06
August exports of U.S. pork were steady year-over-year, led by another tremendous performance in Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were well below the large totals posted in August 2022 but showed improvement over July results. August pork exports totaled 226,519 metric tons …
Oct 06
At the Shantz Farm Field Day in Hydro, Okla., Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk caught up with Oklahoma State University Extension Cropping System Economist Josh Lofton and talked about this year’s late-season corn. Lofton spoke about some late-season corn grown in Hydro at the field day and described this type of corn as a risk-reward …
