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USDA NASS Rushes to Catch Up: Why Farm Data is More Critical Than Ever
Mon Nov 24th, 2025 9:23:44 CST
Following a recent lapse in government funding, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is working hard to bring its vital statistical reports back on schedule. In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Joe Parsons of USDA NASS discussed the agency’s mission to recover from the hiatus and underscored the irreplaceable value of farm ...
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AARP Advocates for Caregivers, Rural Support, and Medicare Updates
Mon Nov 24th, 2025 13:56:39 CST
Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Sean Voskhul from AARP. Voskhul began with recognition of the vital role caregivers play across the country. Voskhul highlighted that “835,000 caregivers in Oklahoma provide that labor of love every day, taking care of individuals so they can stay at home where they want to be ...
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Ethanol Industry Eyes Record Exports and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Wed Nov 26th, 2025 8:59:47 CST
Geoff Cooper, CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), spoke with Intern Karleigh Erramouspe about the current market dynamics for U.S. ethanol, revealing record-setting export levels and highlighting a major new opportunity in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Legislative Roadblocks for E15 Cooper began by outlining the core function of the RFA: representing U.S. ethanol producers, who convert ...
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US Meat Export Performance Strong But China Issues Persist Wed Nov 26th, 2025 9:30:52 CST
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dan Halstrom, president of the USMEF, who emphasized that global demand for U.S. red meat remains “very, very good, if not record-breaking,” even amid political and economic turbulence. He noted especially strong performance in markets tied to existing free trade agreements, saying ...
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