Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) reiterated the important role of beef in a healthy diet and responded to the questionable advice published in the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Scientific Report. Despite a wealth of high-quality scientific evidence that beef has an important role to play in a healthy diet, the committee is advising the …
Category: Ag News
Dec 10
USDA Invests $6.3 Billion to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Good-Paying Jobs in 44 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states to expand access to a clean and reliable electric grid, provide safe drinking water and create good-paying jobs. “The Biden-Harris Administration invests in rural America, because we know strong communities are rooted in …
Dec 10
Small Business Optimism Jumps Above 50-year Average in November
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, after 34 months of remaining below the 50-year average of 98. This is the highest reading since June 2021. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, nine increased, none decreased, and one was unchanged. Following last month’s record high of 110, the Uncertainty Index …
Dec 10
Ben Hale Talks Biggest Run of 2024 in Next to Last Sale of the Year at Oklahoma National Stockyards
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 …
Dec 10
Woodward Ranch Conversation to be held on December 18, at the Woodward County Event Center
Blayne Arthur, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry will give the luncheon keynote address at the Woodward Ranch Conversation to be held on December 18, 2024, at the Woodward County Event Center. Coleta Bratten, Chair, High Plains Resource Conservation & Development Council (HPRCD) made the announcement today. She said “We are honored to have …
Dec 10
Scientific Report of 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Now Available Online
The Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is now available on DietaryGuidelines.gov. The report contains the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (Committee) independent, evidence-based findings and advice to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Scientific Report, alongside public comments and federal agency …
Dec 10
The Fifth Annual Cattlemen’s Congress: Celebrating Unmatched Success
The Cattlemen’s Congress is a stock show for cattlemen and women managed by cattlemen and women. The Cattlemen’s Congress is an opportunity for breeders across North America to showcase their top genetics and connect with fellow beef producers in a central location, in the heart of cattle country. Set for January 4 – 16, 2025, …
Dec 10
AgMonitor Platform Helps Farms Achieve Sustainability at Lower Cost
The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently published the project report by AgMonitor Inc. (AgMonitor) on “Programmable Irrigation and Fertigation to Increase Energy Efficiency and Grid Stability in Disadvantaged Agricultural Communities.” The AI-powered platform integrates multiple data sets and domain expertise to boil down complex processes, such as scheduling irrigation or maintaining solar panels, into simple …
Dec 10
OSU Entomology Trivia Team wins National Championship
The Oklahoma State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology’s Entomology Trivia Team has been named the 2024 national Entomology Games champion. The team earned the title at the Entomological Society of America’s Annual Meeting in November. Each year, teams from universities across the country compete for the national championship, with competition beginning at the regional level. OSU advanced to …
Dec 10
Mark Johnson on Beef Industry Advocacy
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson talks about ways to advocate for the beef industry. Only 2% of US citizens work in production …
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