Jan 27
Recognizing the vital role thatfour-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago – now a popular feature of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Convention. The winner of the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award is Sirius, a 6-year-old …
Jan 26
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall offered a list of key priorities for the general farm organization as he met with reporters at the 2025 AFBF Convention in San Antonio. Among the issues that he says will help rural America to prosper- a modernized farm bill- he is appreciative that Congress did extend the 2018 …
Jan 26
The most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture data show that total beef imports during the 2024 period January through November were up 24 percent compared to the same period in 2023. The largest surges in imports this last year came from three countries: Australian beef imports were up 67 percent, Brazilian beef imports were up …
Jan 26
The OSU Animal Science Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the initial Minnie Lou Bradley Trailblazer Award to recognize outstanding young alumni who are leaders in the industry and like Minnie Lou are blazing a trail for growth and success within animal agriculture. Nominations have been extended to February 15. The Minnie Lou Bradley Trailblazer …
Jan 26
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 18th Book of the Year award to author Peggy Thomas for “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden.” The award was presented at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Convention. “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” follows Jackie and her garden friends as they discover the wonders of gardening, soil secrets …
Jan 26
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig joined House Committee Ranking Members in a letter to President Donald Trump condemning his attempted late-night purge of at least 12 independent inspectors general, which appears to have violated federal law designed to protect their work from political interference and intimidation. The Ranking Members wrote: “We write to …
Jan 26
The 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention is underway- and the keynote of the Opening general Session was delivered by the President of the AFBF, Georgia farmer Zippy Duvall. It was his ninth Keynote address as AFBF President- and sprinkled with lots of video clips- and congrats to many Farm Bureau stars- with a special emphasis …
Jan 26
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked to OSU Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel after the latest USDA Cattle of Feed Report was released on Friday afternoon, and Dr. Peel says that the numbers might be the start of a trend toward tighter supplies in the US Feedlots. According to USDA- “Cattle …
Jan 24
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key appointments by President Donald J. Trump to support his administration’s focus on forest management, wildfire prevention, and natural resource conservation. Ahead of the President’s visit to California to assess wildfire damage, these appointments highlight a renewed dedication to protecting communities, enhancing forest health, and ensuring responsible …
