The winner of the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Collegiate Discussion Meet is Callie Robinson of Tennessee. She was awarded the top prize following a discussion on how young farmers and ranchers can diversify their farm and ranch businesses to increase revenue. Robinson is a junior studying agricultural communications at the University of …
Category: Ag News
Mar 10
Oklahoma Winter Wheat and Livestock Conditions Improve, Pasture and Range Conditions Decline
According to the latest Oklahoma Crop Progress and Condition Report , Winter wheat progress was reported as slightly behind normal with some field progressing to the jointing stage. Conditions were rated 46 percent good to excellent, 33 percent fair, and 21 percent poor to very poor. Last week’s conditions rated 35 percent good to excellent, 36 percent fair, and …
Mar 10
NAMA Announces Top Industry Award Winners: Honoring Excellence in Agribusiness and Marketing
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) proudly announces the recipients of its top three industry awards, recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to the agribusiness sector. This year’s honorees include Mark Orr, CEO of GROWMARK, Inc., as Agribusiness Leader of the Year; Michele Egan, Marketing Manager at Novonesis, formerly Chr. Hansen, as NAMA Marketer of the Year; and Bob Petersen, retired …
Mar 10
EPA Announces Path Forward on Chemical Reviews to Protect Public Health, Increase Efficiency and Follow the Law
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing its intent to reconsider the regulation governing the review of chemicals already in commerce by initiating a rulemaking that will ensure the agency can efficiently and effectively protect human health and the environment and follow the law. “Chemicals are a vital part of our country’s economy. Our …
Mar 10
Time is Running Out! Register Today for Navigating Immigration Compliance Webinar with the National Milk Producers Federation
DATE & TIMEWednesday, March 12, 20251-2:15 p.m. ET DESCRIPTIONJoin the National Milk Producers Federation for an informative webinar to learn about the legal rights and responsibilities of agricultural employers regarding immigration enforcement. Gain valuable insights into how to prepare for and respond to enforcement actions, including I-9 audits and workplace visits, while maintaining compliance with …
Mar 10
New Analysis: Conservation Funding CutsCould Cost Ag-Heavy States Billions
Invest in Our Land — an organization focused on amplifying farmers’ voices in the policy discussions that directly impact their farms and their families’ futures —is sharing a new interactive map that reveals how much money farmers in every state stand to lose if Congress follows through on plans to cut current funding levels for agriculture conservation. …
Mar 10
Farmer Focus: Animal Care Excellence at Carlson Dairy LLP
Excellence in animal care is built on continuous improvement. Some days, that can feel like a marathon with no end in sight. But Carlson Dairy of Pennock, MN, is dedicated to the journey. Perhaps because they’ve seen it pay off in a more prosperous operation that can be handed to the next generation. And maybe …
Mar 10
ARA Members Set 2025 Public Policy Priorities
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) membership has confirmed the 2025 public policy priorities that will steer the association’s advocacy efforts with federal legislators and regulators on behalf of agricultural retailers. “ARA provides a powerful and clear voice on issues important to ag retail as determined by the association’s members,” said ARA Public Policy Committee Chair and Board …
Mar 10
Dennis Pruitt to Join Greater Oklahoma City Chamber as Senior Vice President of Economic Development
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced today that Dennis Pruitt, CEcD, will join the organization as senior vice president of economic development. Pruitt will lead the Chamber’s business recruitment and expansion efforts, economic research, industry sector development and destination retail initiatives. He will also lead the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership, a 10-county regional economic development …
Mar 10
Harrison Pittman Explains How Changing Political Agendas Affect Agricultural Policies
During the National Farmer’s Union Convention, Farm Director KC Sheperd caught us with Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center, to talk about legal concerns of ag producers. “Today, primarily we talked about the Supreme Court Loper Bright decision that deals with the scope of federal authority, and legalize on how courts give …
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