Aug 19
The curtain has dropped, revealing the 57th Annual American Dairy Association North East Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair, sponsored by Wegmans. This year’s display, titled “Dairy For Good: Nourish. Grow. Thrive.,” celebrates the joy and nourishment dairy provides at every stage of life — and is inspired by the 125th Anniversary of The Wonderful Wizard of …
Aug 19
John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the start of a strategic collaboration with the Reservoir, a California-based agricultural technology on-farm incubator platform that brings together grower networks and deep tech R&D studios to accelerate innovation in high-value crop (HVC) agriculture. The partnership links John Deere’s innovative world-class agricultural technology and equipment, and deep grower relationships with the Reservoir’s startup …
Aug 19
The Oklahoma Sorghum Commission and the Oklahoma Sorghum Growers association are seeking interested applicants to be considered for nomination to the United Sorghum Checkoff Program board, for a seat specifically representing Oklahoma that is up for reappointment or appointment at the end of 2025. Zack Rendel of Miami, OK, a member of the Eastern Shawnee …
Aug 19
Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Senator Bill Hagerty, Representative John Rose, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, announced USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland or allow solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries to …
Aug 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Texas Cattle Feeders Association Chairman Robbie Kirkland, who said he came away encouraged after attending the announcement in Austin about new federal funding to fight the New World screwworm. “It was a good day. It was a day that the federal government …
Aug 19
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 …
Aug 19
There is evidence of an increase in heifer retention with improved drought conditions across much of the Central Plains and summer video auctions reporting a smaller percentage of heifer calves. Retention does not appear to be aggressive. With the calf market on pace for another year of record prices providing incentive, herd rebuilding remains sluggish …
Aug 19
A combination of favorable weather and a significant increase in planted acreage has led to a record-breaking year for U.S. corn production, according to the latest reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This unprecedented harvest, while a testament to the resilience of the agricultural sector, poses a new question: what will be done …
Aug 19
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The dairy checkoff is doubling down on one of the most critical windows of human development – the “First 1,000 Days” – with a multichannel strategy that positions dairy as essential for optimal brain growth and cognitive development from conception through a child’s second birthday. The surround-sound campaign is designed to meet …
Aug 19
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today issued a declaration that allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for animal drugs to treat or prevent infestations caused by the New World Screwworm (NWS). This declaration applies only to drugs for animals. NWS infests warm-blooded animals, …
