Feb 12
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced today that Lane Howard recently joined the organization’s staff as director of biofuels. “Ethanol is one of our marquee issues and is important to rural economies,” said Sean Arians, vice president sustainable production and value chain engagement at NCGA. “We are thrilled to welcome a professional of Lane’s caliber to manage …
Feb 12
Following CattleCon 2025, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s Executive Vice President, Michael Kelsey to discuss the association’s legislative priorities Coverage of CattleCon 2025 is powered by Farm Data Services of Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State House of Representatives has restructured its committees, now having a policy committee …
Feb 12
At CattleCon 2025, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the chance to catch up with the CEO of CattleFax, Randy Blach, and talk about the strengths and challenges of the beef industry today. Coverage of CattleCon 2025 is powered by Farm Data Services of Stillwater, Oklahoma. “There is so much opportunity,” Blach stated about …
Feb 12
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the following statement regarding the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) review of former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack’s choice to modify the longstanding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) obligation practice. “Make no mistake, Secretary Vilsack and Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean put politics over commonsense, ignoring scores of …
Feb 12
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig announced subcommittee vice ranking members for the committee.“Today, I am pleased to announce the vice ranking members of our subcommittees. I look forward to working with them to work toward getting a farm bill that boosts our rural communities and creates opportunities in farm country and beyond.”• …
Feb 12
The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team recently returned from the National FFA Officers International Experience Program (NOIEP) in Japan, where they experienced Japanese culture and agriculture in partnership with sister organization Future Farmers of Japan (FFJ). This annual trip provides National FFA Officers the chance to experience firsthand how agriculture transcends geographical boundaries and strengthen …
Feb 12
In this episode of the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast, Jerry May of May Precision Ag (MPA) in Kiowa, Kansas, discusses the evolution of precision agriculture. May shares his journey from working with John Deere to establishing a successful custom farming business and also discusses how market dynamics, such as cattle prices and wheat production, influence …
Feb 12
Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) recognized winners of national service awards at the association’s 79th Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hugh Hammond Bennett National Awards for Conservation Excellence The National Conservation Planning Partnership’s (NCPP) Hugh Hammond Bennett Awards for Conservation Excellence honor the legacy of Hugh Hammond Bennett, known as “The Father of …
Feb 12
General Revenue Fund collections in January totaled $876.2 million, which is $13.2 million, or 1.5%, above the monthly estimate. This is $2.3 million, or 0.3%, below collections in January 2024. Total GRF collections for the first seven months of fiscal year 2025 $4.9 billion, which is $40.4 million, or 0.8%, above the estimate, and $33.2 …
Feb 12
Victor Guerra, Linn, TX, has been elected to lead the American Simmental Association Board of Trustees. Guerra served as Vice Chairman in 2024, alongside outgoing Chairman Chris Ivie of Summertown, TN. Guerra owns and operates La Muneca Cattle Company (LMC) alongside his parents and siblings. LMC runs 100 Simmental and Simbrah cows, and markets genetics …
