The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Neil Dierks Scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship honors Neil Dierks, the longtime CEO of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and recognizes his remarkable leadership and dedication to the pork …
Category: Ag News
Sep 22
R-CALF USA Statement on Case of New World Screwworm 70 Miles from U.S. Border
Hours ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a news release stating Mexico had confirmed a case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. Mexico previously confirmed an NWS case approximately 370 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border on …
Sep 22
EPA Releases Proposal to Increase Efficiency, Better Protect Health and the Environment in Chemical Reviews under TSCA
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rule to revise the process for conducting risk evaluations for chemicals already in commerce under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposed amendments would ensure that EPA can more efficiently and effectively protect human health and the environment and follow the law while responding to …
Sep 22
Dairy Defined Podcast: Want to Influence Nutrition? Just Do It, Twigge Says
Life as an influencer means entering free-wheeling debate with perspectives from all sides. But to advance better nutrition with ample servings of dairy, it’s necessary to do, says social media personality Lauren Twigge. Twigge, a registered dietician and nutritionist with a degree in animal science, offers “Nutrition at Its Roots,” an online and social media platform she …
Sep 22
New Species Maps Aim to Reduce Unnecessary Pesticide Limits
Corn growers will soon benefit from more accurate species data that helps guide EPA’s new pesticide strategies. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is working with experts to submit new “core maps” to the EPA that show where endangered species are actually found today, not everywhere they’ve ever been seen. Why Maps Matter? Under EPA’s framework, Pesticide Use Limitation …
Sep 22
Lankford Delivers Remarks on Equal Campus Access Act, See You At The Pole Events
Senator James Lankford recently delivered a speech on the Senate floor to introduce a bill aimed at protecting religious student organizations and to reflect on the 35th anniversary of a national student prayer movement. In his address, he read the entire text of a bill he filed, which he described as “literally just half a …
Sep 22
OKFB annual meeting set for Nov. 7-9 in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are set to gather Nov. 7-9 for the 2025 OKFB Annual Meeting at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City. This year’s annual meeting theme, “Elevating Agriculture,” showcases the spirit of grassroots members around the state who work tirelessly to represent family farmers and ranchers by elevating our state’s agriculture industry in …
Sep 22
OKFB’s YF&R Moesel Award now open through October 15
The 2025 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Moesel Award is now open through Wednesday, October 15. The Moesel award recognizes the top Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter that works to improve their local committees while strengthening the Farm Bureau organization. Each Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter is encouraged to participate by describing the chapter’s activities and events throughout the …
Sep 22
Monday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Sep 21
New World Screwworm Case Found Less Than 70 Miles from US- Mexican Border
Hours ago, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. This is now the northernmost detection of NWS during this outbreak, and the one most threatening …
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