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. …
Category: Ag News
Aug 18
NCGA to USTR: Stop Brazil Now, Fight for Farmers
The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) submitted comments today on the U.S. Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s unfair trading practices, specifically on ethanol. In his comments, Illinois farmer and NCGA President Kenneth Hartman Jr. outlines clear evidence demonstrating that Brazil’s ethanol tariff and other actions are unreasonable, discriminatory and burden U.S. commerce. “Brazil has …
Aug 18
Dr. Gary Smith Receives 2025 Industry Achievement Award
The meat science discipline has advanced by leaps and bounds under Dr. Gary Smith’s guidance. From food safety to quality beef production, it could be argued that his research findings helped save the beef industry in some of its most challenging times. College students were educated, inspired and trained to be top-notch leaders. The “Dean …
Aug 18
Soil Health Institute: Don’t miss our 10th Anniversary Virtual Meeting!
Our 10th Anniversary Virtual Meeting Dec. 3-4 will convene thought leaders to spark collaboration, gain new perspectives, and shape the future of the soil health movement. Together, we’ll deepen knowledge and ignite opportunity across academia, industry, government, nonprofit, philanthropy, and other sectors advancing sustainability. Registration is free! Topics include farmers’ experiences, effective outreach programs, engaging brands and …
Aug 18
R-CALF USA Launches “Label Our Beef” Campaign to Push for MCOOL in 2025 Farm Bill
R-CALF USA today launched its “Label Our Beef” campaign, a national push to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef through the 2025 Farm Bill. “American families have the right to know where their beef comes from, and American ranchers deserve a fair marketplace,” said R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland. “For too …
Aug 18
Growth Energy Calls on USTR to Take Action against Brazil’s Unfair Trade Practices
In comments submitted today, Growth Energy—the nation’s largest biofuel trade association—commended the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for initiating its Section 301 investigation into Brazil for its unfair trade practices and called on the agency to take bold action on behalf of American ethanol producers who are placed at a competitive disadvantage bilaterally and globally due to Brazil’s …
Aug 18
Celebrating Leadership in Oklahoma Wheat
At this year’s Oklahoma Wheat Growers Annual Meeting, we were proud to honor three exceptional individuals whose lifelong service and leadership continue to shape the future of our industry. Terry Detrick received the Service to the Industry Award for his decades of tireless advocacy on behalf of producers at both the state and national level. …
Aug 18
Oklahoma Local Ag Collaborative Wants Your Feedback
The purpose of this survey is to learn more about the capacity of Oklahoma Local Agriculture Cooperative and the needs of its members and local farmers. You have chosen to complete this survey because of your key role in local Oklahoma agriculture. We ask that only you complete this survey and in appreciation of your …
Aug 18
Winter Crops School Coming up in December-Registration OPEN
Registration is Live for the OSU 2025 Winter CCA Crops School. Still finalizing the agenda, but shaping up to be another great series. Sign up now, space is limited. Space is limited to the first 160 Registration includes: Breaks, 2 lunches Registration begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. CCA Exam Prep Course …
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