Category: Ag News
Jan 10
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack in Celebration of National Milk Day
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered the following statement in support of America’s dairy industry, in advance of National Milk Day, which will be celebrated on Thursday, January 11. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today visited the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pa., which is the nation’s largest indoor agricultural event. While there, he met with several …
Jan 10
Drummond testifies to U.S. House Committee that Biden Administration failure to secure border endangering Oklahoma
Attorney General Gentner Drummond testified today before the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee that the failure of the Biden Administration to secure the nation’s southwest border is seriously endangering public safety in Oklahoma. The Capitol Hill hearing was part of that committee’s impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Drummond noted that …
Jan 10
November Pork Export Value Highest in 30 Months; Asia Headwinds Persist for Beef
Fueled by record performances in Mexico, Central America and Colombia, November exports of U.S. pork reached the highest value since mid-2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports slowed in November, recording the third lowest value of 2023. November lamb exports also trended lower. …
Jan 10
CHS Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings
CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, today released results for its first quarter ended Nov. 30, 2023. The company reported quarterly net income of $522.9 million compared to $782.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. First quarter fiscal year 2024 highlights: “CHS earnings were strong for the first quarter, despite a …
Jan 10
AFR Insurance Named on the 2024 Forbes America’s Best Insurance Companies List
AFR Insurance has been named on the 2024 Forbes list of America’s Best Insurance Companies. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced Sept. 26, 2023, and can currently be viewed at forbes.com. Forbes’ 2024 America’s Best Insurance Companies were …
Jan 10
Harmon Named Senior Director of Young Farmers & Ranchers
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named Burton Harmon as the organization’s senior director of Young Farmers and Ranchers. In his new position, Harmon will work alongside OKFB’s grassroots-elected YF&R Committee to coordinate programs and events for Oklahoma agriculturalists ages 18-35 to help young Farm Bureau members develop their leadership, advocacy and business skills. Harmon has worked …
Jan 10
Cattle Needs Rise as Temperatures Drop
Cattle producers need to follow recommended livestock-care checklists to mitigate significant dangers that arctic blasts bring to animal health and production, said Oklahoma State University experts. Ranchers might not typically think about frozen water sources during a mild winter, for example. So it’s important to remember that cattle in southern Great Plains states are relatively …
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