Aug 13
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to announce the addition of Cornelia Poku as director of communications. In this position, Poku will play a strategic role in leading the communications department in the development and implementation of strategic communications for the AFIA and Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER). Poku brings over …
Aug 13
Graduate students pursuing careers in meat science and animal science are encouraged to apply for the annual W.D. Farr Scholarship program. Established in 2007 by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF), the scholarship recognizes outstanding graduate students committed to advancing the beef industry. Two $15,000 grants are awarded to graduate students who demonstrate superior achievement in …
Aug 13
OSU Agriculture is celebrating a transformative year inside its new home, Agricultural Hall, embracing the expanded opportunities the space has brought to teaching, research and Extension. The updated and improved building fosters collaboration, innovation and engagement for faculty, staff and students. “One year ago, we opened the doors to Agricultural Hall with the vision of creating a space that would energize …
Aug 13
BASF, Corteva Agriscience and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. today announced that they have entered into a trait licensing agreement to bring BASF’s novel nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait with Enlist E3® soybeans and Conkesta E3® soybeans to farmers in Brazil. The NRS trait offers the first ever biotech solution for effectively managing root lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus brachyurus) and …
Aug 13
The Red Angus Association of America has launched a new supply chain initiative in collaboration with Breedr, a livestock management technology platform. For producers participating in RAAA’s Angus Access marketing program, this collaboration offers real-time, data-driven tools to improve cattle traceability, meeting market access requirements and enhancing the value of Red Angus cattle. Breedr’s cattle …
Aug 13
The House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) recently toured GreenPoint Ag’s retail facility in Hawkinsville, Georgia, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods. “I was happy to spend time at GreenPoint Ag and grateful for the Agricultural Retailers Association …
Aug 13
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new action aimed at protecting farmers, truckers, and first responders from sudden power loss caused by Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems. This new guidance, developed after listening to concerns from the agricultural community, will allow for a more reasonable and flexible approach to DEF system warnings. …
Aug 13
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Michael Kelsey about the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Ranch Rodeo. “This is our 41st annual ranch rodeo,” Michael Kelsey began, referring to the long-standing tradition once known as the Range Roundup. “We changed the name to ranch rodeo, but this is our 41st edition up at the Lazy …
Aug 13
Senator Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, joined state and university leaders Tuesday to celebrate the launch of new facilities at OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. “It was a wonderful morning celebrating the future of veterinary education in our state with many of the very people who made this endeavor possible,” Jech said. Jech, who serves as Chair …
