The Elgin FFA will be holding their Ag Mechanics Auction coming up on June 29th at the Elgin Ag Ed Building. See the Pics below of what they will be auctioning off.
Category: Ag News
Jun 17
Registration Opens for PLC’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Colorado
Registration is now open for the Public Lands Council’s (PLC) 56th Annual Meeting that will be held in Grand Junction, Colorado from September 17-19. “At a time when federal lands ranchers are facing tremendous government overreach, I cannot think of a better time to come together to coordinate our policy and advocacy efforts. In the last year, …
Jun 17
USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week
During the week of June 17-23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing and celebrating National Pollinator Week. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. “Our nation’s farmers depend on a vibrant ecosystem to feed …
Jun 17
ASA Seeking Nominations for Annual Soy Recognition Awards
The American Soybean Association would like to recognize exceptional soy volunteers and leaders and requests your help with candidate nominations. During the 2025 Commodity Classic, individuals will be honored for state association volunteerism, distinguished leadership achievements, and long-term, significant contributions to the soybean industry. The nomination period is open through Oct. 25. ASA Recognition Awards …
Jun 17
The North American Cattle Trade with Dr. Derrell Peel
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about the cattle trade in North America. Canada, Mexico and the U.S. …
Jun 17
Dairy Defined Podcast: Methane-Reducing Feed Additive Creates Revenue Streams
With FDA’s review complete, Elanco’s Bovaer is getting ready for the U.S. marketplace. But the methane-reducing feed additive’s success will be as much about economic as environmental sustainability, said Katie Cook, Elanco’s Vice President of Livestock Sustainability and Farm Animal Marketing, in a Dairy Defined podcast released today. “The biggest thing, and the thing that’s …
Jun 17
Rancher Resilience Grant Available
This grant is designed to support cattle producers’ attendance at impactful educational events. It is made possible by a partnership between the National Cattlemen’s Foundation and Cargill Protein and is administered by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. HOW TO APPLY: Step 1: Select an event that qualifies for the grant and complete the scholarship application form (scroll down). …
Jun 17
Monday 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.
Jun 16
Wade Leist of Michigan Wins 2024 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship at the Oklahoma National Stockyards
After three preliminary qualifiers around the US with over 100 auctioneers competing from across the US and Canada- the thirty best traveled to Oklahoma City this week to compete in the 2024 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship at the Oklahoma National Stockyards. The thirty semifinalists were narrowed to ten finalists on Saturday afternoon- and Wade Leist, …
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