Category: Ag News
Jan 14
Empowering Farmers Through Innovation: John Deere Expands Self-Repair Solutions, Furthering Farmer Independence
Today, John Deere announced another significant step forward in supporting customers’ ability to maintain and repair their machines across the agricultural and construction industries. The latest addition to Deere’s suite of digital solutions will further empower customers and independent repair technicians by, among other things, enabling them to reprogram Deere-manufactured electronic controllers. These new capabilities …
Jan 14
New Mexico Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 New Mexico Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. Sand County Foundation and national sponsor American Farmland Trust present Leopold Conservation Awards to private landowners in 28 …
Jan 14
Pogemiller introduces Bills to Support Public Education
House Rep. Ellen Pogemiller, D-Oklahoma City, has introduced several bills to help support public education based on her experience working with educators and her time speaking with her community on concerns regarding public education. “The number one issue that was discussed when I was knocking doors and speaking to my constituents was education,” Pogemiller said. …
Jan 14
Lankford Kickstarts Cutting Waste in New Congress with Package of DOGE Bills
Senator James Lankford (R-OK), founding member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, introduced a package of bills to make the government more efficient. “The American people gave Washington a mandate in November—waste less, save more. Today I’m introducing a first set of bills to follow through on their mandate by prioritizing streamlined regulations, rulemaking, and record …
Jan 14
EPA Finalizes Protections for Workers and Communities from Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide Pollution
Today, Jan. 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the Interim Decision for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) – a pesticide used on 50 percent of all sterilized medical devices in the United States and on approximately 30 percent of dried herbs and spices. EtO is known to cause cancer, including lymphocytic leukemia, breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and …
Jan 14
Ranking Member Angie Craig Announces Democratic Members to Serve on House Agriculture Committee for 119th Congress
Today, Ranking Member Angie Craig, the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, announced that the following Democratic Members of Congress were approved by the House Democratic Caucus to serve on the House Agriculture Committee. “I am proud to welcome our returning and new Members to the House Agriculture Committee,” said Ranking Member Craig. “The agricultural …
Jan 14
Cattle Producers Pleased by Withdrawal of Anti-Free Market USDA Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the withdrawal of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule entitled “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets,” announced today by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. This harmful regulation would have dismantled current cattle marketing agreements, reversed decades of innovation in the cattle industry, and threatened producer profitability. …
Jan 14
Navigating Uncharted Territory with Ben Hale: Record High Cattle Prices
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
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