U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new round of investments totaling more than $194 million to support local economic development plans and projects in Rural Partners Network (RPN) communities and other neighboring communities across 14 states and Puerto Rico. USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden highlighted today’s announcement at the Rural Local …
Category: Ag News
Dec 04
Brent Gloy Discusses Challenges in Row Crops and Grains
Agricultural Economics Insights (AEI) provided economic analysis in American Agriculture mainly for the corn, soybeans, and wheat industries. They examine land values and economic trends in agriculture to help producers understand what is going on with farming. At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention, Farm Director KC Sheperd talked with AEI’s Co-Founder and Partner …
Dec 04
ARA Recognizes Rod Wells with Distinguished Service Award
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recognized Rod Wells, senior vice president, corporate strategy & logistics of GROWMARK, with the ARA Distinguished Service Award during the ARA Conference & Expo with more than 600 ag retail industry professionals. “Rod exemplifies dedication to both ARA and the ag retail community in extraordinary ways,” says ARA President and CEO …
Dec 04
Drummond backs Bondi Nomination for U.S. Attorney General
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm the nomination of Pam Bondi, President-Elect Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney General. Drummond and a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general sent a letter to Senate leadership this week supporting Bondi. “Pam Bondi has proven herself to be an …
Dec 04
Winterproof Your Farm Tires: Essential Tips for the Cold Season
Winter is coming, and with it comes colder temperatures, wet or icy ground, and snow in some areas. Despite the changing weather conditions, you still need to get work done, and farm tire maintenance is crucial to staying productive, no matter the weather. “Livestock still needs to be fed. In some areas, snow needs to …
Dec 04
NCBA’s Ethan Lane Explores Controversial Recommendations for U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, spoke with the Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane for an update on the suggested changes to U.S. dietary guidelines that don’t favor beef in American diets or support scientific facts. “The U.S. dietary guidelines have always been a rusty process,” …
Dec 04
ARA Convenes Annual Conference with Rejuvenated Schedule
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) kicked off its 2024 Conference & Expo with nearly 600 agricultural retail industry professionals convening to share knowledge, network, and celebrate more than 30 years of ARA. “I am thrilled to welcome you to this year’s ARA Conference, where the brightest minds in ag retail come together to share insights and …
Dec 04
Paul Beck on Predicting Performance of Finishing Steers
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow-Calf Corner.” Today, he talks about predicting the performance of finishing steers. When we are considering keeping some calves through finishing, it would be great …
Dec 04
Peanut Stocks Expected to Remain Low in 2025
As the 2024 peanut harvest wraps up, peanut prices remain relatively stable compared to prices of other crops. Corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat, and rice have had significant price decreases since the 2022/23 marketing year, while peanut prices have experienced only a slight decrease over that period. Peanut prices are projected to average $530 per ton …
Dec 04
New World Screwworm Is Close-Commentary by Bill Bullard, R-Calf
Effective November 22, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s veterinary agency, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) temporarily suspended the importation of cattle from Mexico. This was APHIS’ response to a recent notification that Mexico had detected a cow with new world screwworm in southern Mexico. The new world screwworm is a fly, …
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