Aug 08
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a one-time Congressionally mandated payment to Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) administering eligible crop insurance contracts for 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year specialty crops through the Additional Payment Program II (ADD PAY II) to provide additional compensation to those on the front lines delivering crop insurance to America’s farmers. The total …
Aug 08
General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections for fiscal year 2025 totaled $8.7 billion, which is $224.7 million, or 2.6%, above the estimate for the year. This total is also $279.1 million, or 3.3%, above collections from FY 2024. GRF collections in June were $946.4 million. This is $126.5 million, or 15.4%, above the monthly estimate and …
Aug 08
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen A. Vaden yesterday hosted the fifth day of the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall with an evening celebrating the beauty of our nation’s land, people, and agriculture. Yesterday was themed “America the Beautiful Day” and the programming featured remarks from Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden, a speech …
Aug 08
Today Growth Energy—the leading voice of America’s biofuel industry—is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which opened fuel markets to competition from homegrown biofuels produced from U.S. farm crops. Joining Growth Energy in celebration of the August 8th birthday are leaders from across the heartland, who have helped to make the RFS America’s …
Aug 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks again with Jennifer Nealson, Vice President for Global Marketing and Research, who emphasized that beef has a compelling health message that resonates with consumers. “Beef is so nutritious,” she said. “We also know from the market research that we do over time that …
Aug 08
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Dana Zook, OSU Northwest Area Livestock Specialist, who emphasized the critical role of hoof health in cattle, comparing it to the well-known horse world adage: “No hoof, no horse.” She agreed this saying holds true for cattle as well, stating, “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of the …
Aug 08
Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released his latest Mullin It Over column—his fourth in a series of op-eds breaking down key policy wins from President Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ which was signed into law on July 4th, 2025. The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Bolsters Our National Defense By Senator Markwayne Mullin “After four embarrassing and …
Aug 08
The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) today celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a landmark policy that has strengthened U.S. energy security, opened new markets for American farmers, and delivered long lasting economic benefits to rural communities. Marking the occasion, NOPA submitted formal comments supporting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed …
Aug 08
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard, signed into law on August 8, 2005, as part of the Energy Policy Act. Last week, Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) led the introduction of a bipartisan, bicameral congressional resolution (S.Res.364 and H.Res.628) recognizing the 20th anniversary of the …
Aug 08
Meg Greski with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission discussed an upcoming event with Farm Driector, KC Sheperd, focused on regenerative ranching with sheep and goats, co-hosted by the Oklahoma Grazing Lands Coalition and Noble Research Institute. “In addition to working for OCC, I’m also on the board of the Grazing Lands Coalition,” Meg explained. “We are …
