Aug 14
Riverside Health and Riverside Foundation are proud to announce a transformational philanthropic gift from Smithfield Foods in support of the new Riverside Smithfield Hospital. This investment addresses a critical need in our region: full-service, inpatient hospital care for Isle of Wight County. “Access to quality health care is essential to a thriving community,” said Shane …
Aug 14
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 14
Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) led fellow Agriculture Committee Democrats on a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins expressing deep concern regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) planned reorganization. The letter comes after Secretary Rollins announced a dramatic reorganization of the USDA without involving members of Congress or relevant stakeholders in planning discussions. “The lack …
Aug 14
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Patrick Webb of the National Pork Board, who discussed the importance of preparedness for foreign animal disease outbreaks, especially in the show pig sector. “When we think of the foreign animal diseases—African swine fever, classical swine fever, foot and mouth disease—there are plans that have …
Aug 14
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 13
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on Congress again today to pass a bill that would allow for the year-round sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15% American-made ethanol that burns cleaner, costs less, and can be used in 96% of cars on the road today. The call came in …
Aug 13
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin was in Iowa to visit with state, local and federal partners, farmers, and stakeholders to discuss environmental issues in the state, announce new guidance from EPA on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), and celebrate President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). Administrator Zeldin, …
Aug 13
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is celebrating a significant win for Oklahoma’s agricultural and energy sectors, as a federal court has vacated the Biden-Harris administration’s rule that listed the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species. A U.S. District judge yesterday ruled in favor of Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, finding that the U.S. Fish and …
Aug 13
Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, on Tuesday joined state leaders, university officials, students and veterinarians to celebrate a major state investment in Oklahoma State University’s veterinary medicine program. The event marked a major milestone as OSU moves forward with plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital to replace its aging facility. The 255,000-square-foot building …
