General Revenue Fund collections in December totaled $738.7 million, which is $24.5 million, or 3.4%, above the monthly estimate. This is $33.8 million, or 4.8%, above collections in December 2023. The first six months of fiscal year 2025 show the total GRF collections to be $4 billion, which is $27.1 million, or 0.7%, above the …
Category: Ag News
Jan 15
Clean Fuels Reacts to Release of 45ZCF GREET Model and Climate Smart Ag Calculator
Clean Fuels Reacts to Release of 45ZCF GREET Model and Climate Smart Ag Calculator Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed the Department of Energy’s release of the 45ZCF-GREET model for use in calculating carbon intensity scores and associated values for the §45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit. Clean Fuels also appreciated USDA for issuing an Interim Rule on Technical …
Jan 15
Bice Appointed to Key Subcommittees on Appropriations
For the 119th Congress, Congresswoman Bice was appointed to three subcommittee’s on the Appropriations Committee. She was honored to be selected as the Vice Chair of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. Congresswoman Bice will also serve on the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee and the Labor, Health …
Jan 15
USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
Producers Can Enroll in the 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Beginning Jan. 21 and Dairy Margin Coverage Beginning Jan.29 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) as well as Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC). Agricultural producers can submit …
Jan 15
Ag Groups Write in Support of Brooke Rollins to be Confirmed as Ag Secretary
The following is a letter from various Ag groups compelling Congress to approve Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture Dear Chairman Boozman and Ranking Member Klobuchar: We write in support of Brooke Leslie Rollins’ nomination to be the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture. We represent farmers, ranchers, growers, hunters, forest owners, conservationists, cooperatives, state departments of …
Jan 15
CAB Insider: Your Market Update and a Summary of ’24 Regional Grading Trends
Now in mid-January, the cattle markets are showing exceptional optimism. With packers actively bidding to capture spot market needs, record-high fed cattle prices have been ratcheting up in each of the past weeks. Last week’s trade in the north saw Iowa and Nebraska averages at $203/cwt. while Kansas and Texas feedyards sold for $200 to …
Jan 15
Ecorobotix Named a World Ag Expo Top 10 New Product for 2025
Ecorobotix, an AI company specializing in precision agriculture, is thrilled to announce its ARA Ultra-High Precision Sprayer has been recognized as one of the World Ag Expo Top 10 New Products for 2025. This prestigious honor highlights Ecorobotix’s innovation in AI-driven agricultural technology. The ARA sprayer will be showcased at the World Ag Expo, February 11-13, …
Jan 15
2025 Angus Foundation Heifer Package Sells for $75,000
Lylester Ranch of Martell, Nebraska, purchases POLLARD Rita 4012 at the National Angus Bull Sale in Oklahoma City. As the final gavel and the announcement of “Sold” echoed through the sale arena, Lylester Ranch was announced as the new, lucky owner of POLLARD Rita 4012. Lylester Ranch purchased the 2025 Angus Foundation Heifer Package on Jan. …
Jan 15
First look: Dynamic Speakers and Panels on the 2025 Summit Menu 👀
Registration is now open for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit, set for April 30 – May 2, in Arlington, Virginia. This year’s theme, “Food for Thought: Dishing on Sustainability,” will bring together hundreds of food chain partners to explore new ideas and fresh perspectives to advance collective sustainability goals in food and farming. Take …
Jan 15
Dr. Rosslyn Biggs Urges Strong Biosecurity Measures Amid Rising Bird Flu Cases in Oklahoma
In the onslaught of highly pathogenic avian influenza, Farm Director KC Sheperd got in touch with Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, OSU’s Beef Cattle Extension Specialist, to find out what Oklahomans – and others – need to know. Avian Influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed in other species such as humans, dairy cattle, pigs, and cats. …
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