Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked President Donald Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and limiting the scope of the law to protect family farms and ranches from excessive regulations. “Family farmers and ranchers across the country are breathing a sigh of relief …
Category: Ag News
Mar 03
The United Soybean Board honors Mike Steenhoek with the 2025 Tom Oswald Legacy Award
Since about 60% of U.S. Soy is exported, predictability of delivery to international customers remains top on the list. To maintain our competitive advantage, U.S. agriculture relies on dependable bridges, open highways, accessible railroads and usable waterways. Receiving this year’s Tom Oswald Legacy Award is Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC). …
Mar 03
NASDA Members Advocate for Expansion of “Food as Medicine” Programs
Today at the National Association of State Department of Agriculture 2025 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members voted to support federal programs and policies that expand “food as medicine” initiatives and strengthen their connection to local and regional food systems. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney highlighted the significance of the policy update stating, “Food as medicine programs create new opportunities …
Mar 03
EPA Formally Refers Financial Mismanagement of $20B “Gold Bars” to Inspector General
In a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Inspector General (IG), EPA formally referred the well-documented and concerning matter of financial mismanagement, conflicts of interest, and oversight failures with the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for further investigation. Given the severity of misconduct, waste, conflicts of interest, and potential fraud, the GGRF …
Mar 03
David Weaber Discusses the Challenges of U.S. Cow Herd Rebuilding
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is visiting with animal protein research analyst at Terrain, David Weaber, about herd rebuilding. Like others, Weaber believes the U.S. cow herd is at the bottom as far as quantity is concerned but cautions that growth will likely happen very slowly. “If you look at the January Inventory …
Mar 03
Dr. Derrell Peel Analyzes the Role of Stockers in Today’s Cattle Market
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, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Dr. Peel analyzes the role of stockers in the cattle market. Shrinking cattle …
Mar 03
Secretary Rollins Addresses Wildfires in the Carolinas
The U.S. Forest Service is actively responding to multiple wildfires reported over the weekend in North Carolina and South Carolina following a Red Flag Warning issued across the region. Dry conditions and downed timber from past storms have elevated wildfire risk, and response teams are engaging in initial containment efforts at this time. The U.S. …
Mar 03
Lankford Letter: Updates from Senator James Lankford
Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: Our beautiful state is trying to decide if it is winter or spring. I hope you can get out to enjoy the beautiful weather before it’s 100 degrees soon. There is more going on in Washington, DC, than I could possibly include in this month’s e-newsletter, so how about some …
Mar 03
Death and Taxes
Several articles have been written for Southern Ag Today on how farms can manage their tax obligations. This time of year, farm management specialists begin to receive questions of all kinds regarding taxes, especially for farms that try to meet the March 1 filing deadline available for qualifying farmers. Tax management is only one part …
Mar 03
ASA Honors Gunnar Lynum with Pinnacle Award, ASA’s Highest Honor
The American Soybean Association recognized Gunnar Lynum, president and CEO, SMD Products Company Inc., with its top honor during an awards ceremony at the Commodity Classic trade show in Denver. The Pinnacle Award is an industrywide recognition of a lifetime of work that demonstrates the highest level of contribution and leadership within the soybean family and …
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