ASA’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held January 17 at 6:00 PM MDT at the Embassy Suites Denver International Airport (7001 Yampa Street, Denver, CO). Active members planning to vote on the proposed rule and bylaw amendments must register in person to vote prior to the meeting. A desk will be set up near the …
Category: Ag News
Jan 13
AFBF Comments on Sustainable Fuel Credit Guidelines
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the U.S. Treasury’s release of new guidance on the implementation of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. “Farm Bureau appreciates the prioritization of America’s farmers over foreign importers in the proposed clean fuel production tax credit. We met with the Biden administration and advocated for …
Jan 13
Cattlemen’s Congress Saying Goodbye This Week to Jim Norick Arena
The final days of an Oklahoma landmark have arrived. The Jim Norick Arena, affectionately called “The Big House” will be taken down starting in May after fifty years of service at the OKC Fairgrounds. The National Finals Rodeo, Cattle and Horse Shows, High School sports, Disney on Ice at the State Fair- all memory making …
Jan 11
Dr. Barry Pollard’s Angus Seedstock Herd Has Stepped Up to a Higher Level- as Seen at the Fifth Cattlemen’s Congress
While attending the Cattlemen’s Congress at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked to Dr. Barry Pollard of Pollard Farms. It’s been a good week for Pollard Farms. This past Wednesday, Dr. Pollard and his Ranch sold the lead off Bull in the Denim and Diamonds Angus Sale …
Jan 11
AFBF Comments on Sustainable Fuel Credit Guidelines
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the U.S. Treasury’s release of new guidance on the implementation of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. “Farm Bureau appreciates the prioritization of America’s farmers over foreign importers in the proposed clean fuel production tax credit. We met with the Biden administration and advocated for …
Jan 10
NPPC Welcomes Line Speeds Study Results, Encourages FSIS to Make Program Permanent
In a win for efficiency in feeding a growing population and alleviating supply issues, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) decision to extend the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed trials through May 15, 2025. “Pork producers appreciate USDA’s thoughtful and …
Jan 10
Ranking Member Angie Craig Opposes Partisan Cuts to Critical Farm Bill Programs
Today, Ranking Member Angie Craig released the following statement in response to the Republican proposal to bankroll tax cuts for the wealthy by cutting funding for farm bill nutrition, conservation, and rural energy programs. “We are happy to work with Republicans on a bipartisan basis when it’s on behalf of the American people and family farmers. But instead of increasing …
Jan 10
Annual Crop Production Summary & Winter Wheat Seeding Reports Published by USDA
The 2024 Crop Production Annual Summary was published by USDA today and shows that most row crops in Oklahoma were down in production. Additionally, the Winter Wheat Seedlings Report was published as a first look at what is happening with winter wheat and Oklahoma’s State USDA Statistician Troy Marshall provided our own Stevie White with …
Jan 10
Limousin Cattle Impress at the 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City
Limousin and Lim-Flex breeders were under the bright lights at the Cattlemen’s Congress to showcase their genetics. The Level 1 Medal of Excellence Limousin Show was held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Oklahoma City. Lance Sennett, Waynetown, Ind., evaluated the 120 females and 20 bulls. The Grand Champion Limousin Female SSUL Forever Charmed exhibited by Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, …
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