Jan 15
Another interesting breed found at the Cattlemen’s Congress is the Shorthorn. Montie Soules, Executive Director of the American Shorthorn Association, was happy to talk with our own Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays about his favorite breed and what the Cattlemen’s Congress is doing for it. Of the fifth annual event, Soules said, “A …
Jan 15
The American Soybean Association is accepting applications for the Valent and ASA Ag Voices of the Future program, which will be held July 14-17 in conjunction with the ASA summer board meeting and Soy Issues Forum in Washington, D.C. The Ag Voices of the Future program is for students who are passionate about agriculture and …
Jan 15
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today for publishing its Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. In response, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement: “This new CSA rule hits all the right notes and will help set American …
Jan 15
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) issued a statement applauding new grants to tackle railway congestion across Oklahoma: “Oklahomans know how vital rail service is to our economy, but trains should not block an ambulance or prevent us from getting to work or school on time. These new grants will increase safety and access for each affected community,” said Lankford. Lankford …
Jan 15
Dairy Producers Having Milk Loss Due to H5N1, Honeybee and Farm-raised Fish Producers Also Eligible The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers, including dairy producers impacted by H5N1, that the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) is Jan. …
Jan 15
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has closed the file on California’s request for a waiver for its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today just a few months after filing a formal comment letter opposing the request. In September, Drummond and 23 other state attorneys general filed a letter with the …
Jan 15
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the publication of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The interim rule establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production of biofuel feedstock commodity crops grown in the United States. These …
Jan 15
Conrad Schelkopf of Geneva, Nebraska, and Tyler Thomas of Baker City, Oregon, have each been awarded a $15,000 W.D. Farr Scholarship by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF). The annual W.D. Farr Scholarship program recognizes outstanding graduate students for their academic achievements, leadership and commitment to the advancement of the beef industry. The scholarship recipients will …
Jan 15
The 2025 Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference is scheduled for Friday, February 14 at the Payne County Expo Center. This year’s conference will offer TWO CEUs for Pesticide Applicators as well. Tune in each Friday leading up to our conference for a speaker spotlight! Next up is Northeast Area Agronomy Specialist, Brian Pugh! Brian grew up …
Jan 15
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today published its 2025 Corn Competitiveness Report, providing a roadmap for the incoming Trump administration and the new Congress to bolster the economic outlook for farmers and rural America. The report comes as corn growers are forecasted to face a third year of negative returns in 2025. “The U.S. is a corn-producing superpower, growing …
