Mar 19
Extreme weather events, like drought, jointly impact agricultural production and rural infrastructure, including transportation infrastructure. An important part of this transportation infrastructure is the Mississippi River. It serves as one of the most critical networks for moving agricultural commodities from production to consumption areas, including export markets. In 2020, U.S. agricultural exports totaled $146 billion, …
Mar 19
The top 128 gilts out of 3,000 that were shown last week at the 2025 OYE Gilt show were in the spotlight on Tuesday night at the 2025 Night of Stars Gilt Sale- and it was another million dollar result for the 4-H and FFA consignors. Gilts were sold to breeders who liked their pedigrees …
Mar 18
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts …
Mar 18
American Agri-Women (AAW), the nation’s leading coalition of women in farming, ranching, and agribusiness, supports Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) for Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee for the 119th Congress. AAW President Rose Tryon said “Congressman Costa has always made time for those of us visiting the hill from the agricultural industry. He is …
Mar 18
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that starting on March 19 farmers can apply for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Corn growers are eligible for the program with a payment rate of $42.91 per acre for the 2024 crop year. The new program was authorized by Congress through the American Relief Act, which passed …
Mar 18
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts …
Mar 18
Oklahoma State University Extension welcomes Mark Turner to campus as its new wildlife specialist. Turner joined OSU in the first quarter of 2025 and also serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. The North Carolina native specializes in applied habitat management, centered on game species like white-tail deer and wild turkeys. He …
