Aug 19
Farm Credit System institutions made 150,156 loans to young, beginning, and small U.S. producers in 2024, delivering on their ongoing mission to support rural communities and agriculture, according to a new Farm Credit Administration (FCA) report. These results underscore Farm Credit’s commitment to the next generation of agricultural producers through strategic lending and support initiatives. “The …
Aug 19
Unpredictable weather, forage availability, and shifting land use pressures are just a few of the challenges grazing operations face today. This webinar will explore how contingency planning can help producers build resilience into their grazing systems—ensuring they’re prepared to adapt, not just react. Hear from Chad Ellis, Texas Agricultural Land Trust, and Robbie LeValley, LeValley …
Aug 19
The American Farm Bureau Federation and Nebraska Farm Bureau today presented Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) with AFBF’s Golden Plow award. The Golden Plow is the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress. “Senator Fischer understands first-hand what farm families across our nation are facing,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “She’s lived life …
Aug 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 19
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Senior Manager of Food and Health for Hunger Free Oklahoma, Lauran Larson. Larson began by highlighting what she considers the earliest “food is medicine” initiative: the WIC program, or Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. She explained that WIC began “a little over 50 years ago” …
Aug 18
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans to construct a $750 million sterile fly production facility in South Texas to combat New World Screwworm (NWS). Additionally, she committed $100 million to invest in viable innovations to develop new technologies, ramp up hirings of “tick riders” for surveillance along the border and continue collaboration with Mexico …
Aug 18
National Corn Statistics: Corn silking reached 97 percent, equal to the previous year and down one point from the five-year average. Corn Dough reached 72 percent, equal to a year ago and down one point from the five-year average. Corn dented reached 27 points, down one point from last year and up one point from the five-year average. …
