PCR plastics play an important role in waste reduction and energy conservation, contributing significantly to a cleaner environment. The HC Companies continues to set the industry standard for sustainability by incorporating an average of 50% recycled content with a minimum of 10% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) content across all their horticultural containers. This aligns with the …
Category: Ag News
Mar 06
New Rule Provides More Transparency for Farmers and Ranchers
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act final rule. “AFBF appreciates Secretary Vilsack and USDA’s finalization of another rule that helps bring transparency and fairness for farmers and ranchers who raise livestock and poultry under contracts with companies. This rule …
Mar 06
The Quiet Killer Stalking Our Roads – Drowsy Driving
Driving while battling the urge to fall asleep is a familiar feeling for many. However, soon-to-be-published research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the shocking lethality of drowsy driving. And with Daylight Saving Time approaching (Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m.), the darker mornings and lost hour of sleep will lead to more drowsy …
Mar 06
Bowman Family Wins 2024 Glen Brandt Prize for Ag Entrepreneurism
Andrew and Karlie Bowman, the innovative minds behind the popcorn brand Pilot Knob Farms, have won the 2024 Glen “GB” Brandt Prize for Ag Entrepreneurism, a prestigious award recognizing a grower, producer, or farmer who exemplifies an entrepreneurial spirit and advances innovation in agricultural practices and products. The award announcement was made today at the 2024 AgTech Innovation …
Mar 06
Rep. Letlow Honored with Farm Bureau Golden Plow Award
The American Farm Bureau Federation and Louisiana Farm Bureau today presented Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) with AFBF’s Golden Plow award. The Golden Plow is the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress. “Congresswoman Letlow has demonstrated her commitment to agriculture from the minute she took office,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “She …
Mar 06
Oklahoma Peanut Expo slated for March 21
The Oklahoma Peanut EXPO, a joint effort of the Oklahoma Peanut Commission, Oklahoma State University Agriculture, USDA-Agricultural Research Service and the National Peanut Board, will take place in Weatherford this year. “We are expecting a larger crowd along with more sponsors this year, and the conference room at the Stafford Air & Space Museum gives …
Mar 06
Maintaining Cattle Immediately After a Wildfire
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Dana Zook, OSU NW Oklahoma Area Livestock Specialist and David Lalman, OSU State Beef Extension Specialist give insight on caring for cattle after a wildfire: Wildfire can leave a ranching operation without forage, requiring a sudden and radical change in management to maintain animals immediately after the event. Fortunately, the ruminant …
Mar 06
Thursday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 05
Changes to Packers & Stockyards Act Will Not Affect Competition
The latest attempt by the Biden Administration to disrupt the meat and poultry industry with changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act’s (PSA) regulations does nothing to encourage competition and instead attempts to give new authorities to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to exert federal control over business contracts. “The Biden Administration says these …
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