Feb 21
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) release of the first tranche of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to our nation’s producers. On Thursday evening, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that USDA would honor existing contracts with producers and release $20 million in Environmental Quality Incentives …
Feb 21
While attending CattleCon 2025, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Jeff Sarchet, Zoetis Beef Technical Services Senior Veterinarian, about his role with the company. Coverage of CattleCon 2025 is powered by Farm Data Services of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dr. Sarchet covers a lot of country, supporting sales in Eastern …
Feb 21
Less than a month in office, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has made progress in uncovering waste and abuse at the agency. This week, he shined a light on $2 billion of the $20 billion gold bars parked by the Biden-Harris administration at an outside organization to reduce oversight set to be distributed to Stacey …
Feb 21
Gulfood is one of the largest food trade shows in the world, attracting tens of thousands of prospective buyers to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Reporting from a busy USA Pavilion at Gulfood, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the Gulf Region’s rebounding foodservice sector has heightened interest in U.S. beef. Gulfood also …
Feb 21
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Trump administration decision to release $20 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding for conservation program contracts signed with farmers under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. “Farm Bureau appreciates the decision by Agriculture Secretary Brooke …
Feb 21
Agritourism continues to expand as a valuable economic driver for agricultural producers and rural communities. As this sector grows, so does the data available to understand its trends and maximize its benefits. Oklahoma’s Agriculture Secretary, Blayne Arthur, has long championed the advantages of agritourism and value-added agriculture. Recent trends highlight the diverse nature of this …
Feb 21
Oklahoma Conservation Commission Executive Director Trey Lam is worried about the recent layoffs at NRCS and gave the following response, “For nearly 90 years, Local Conservation Districts, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have worked together to provide Oklahomans with soil and water conservation assistance and education. The dust doesn’t …
Feb 21
During CattleCon 2025, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, caught up with the Executive Director of Nutrition Research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Dr. Shalene McNeill, to follow up on a previous discussion about USDA’s recommended dietary guidelines. Coverage of CattleCon 2025 is powered by Farm Data Services of Stillwater, Oklahoma. The scientific committee has made …
Feb 21
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew made the following statement about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement releasing the first tranche of IRA funding that was under review: “Secretary Rollins’ action yesterday is a welcome first step in ensuring USDA honors its commitments to farmers and rural communities. America’s family farmers and ranchers …
Feb 21
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), often referred to as drones, create cheaper and more efficient ways to gather agronomic data and to apply pesticides to crops. This new technology shows a great deal of promise for agriculture, but it also creates privacy concerns for neighboring landowners. What are the legal aspects of privacy, and what can a worried …
