Jun 11
From Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation: “Dairy farmers and their cooperatives commend Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, for issuing a strong farm bill framework that marks another important step toward enacting a bipartisan farm bill into law this year. Ranking Member Boozman’s framework includes numerous dairy priorities, such …
Jun 11
As there have been a few new changes to the Livestock Risk Protection Program (LRP), Farm Director KC Sheperd is talking with the Vice President of Operations at Farm Data Services and Oklahoma cattle producer Clay Burtrum about an update. Burtrum explained that the new changes to LRP allow producers to ensure unborn cattle and expand the …
Jun 11
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott released the following statement after Senator John Boozman published a farm bill summary that mimics the House Republicans’ partisan farm bill. “By copying the approach taken by House Agriculture Republicans, the Senate Agriculture Republican minority has chosen to ignore Democratic warnings by putting forth policies, particularly on nutrition, that Democrats …
Jun 11
TheFarm Credit Associations of Oklahoma have joined forces to support the Oklahoma State University New Frontiers campaign to help build a new home for OSU Agriculture. American AgCredit, Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma and Oklahoma AgCredit collectively contributed to the effort and chose to fund the media wall. “The Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma believe …
Jun 11
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, staying ahead of market trends is essential for success in the agricultural industry. Dan Basse will offer his expertise to provide valuable insights into the global market landscape. Whether you’re a cow/calf producer, cattle feeder or other industry professional, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools …
Jun 11
Today, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) unveiled his comprehensive 2024 Farm Bill proposal. National Sorghum Producers Chairman Craig Meeker, a sorghum farmer from Wellington, Kansas, released the following statement in response: “National Sorghum Producers (NSP) warmly welcomes Senator Boozman’s forward-thinking farm bill proposal, tailored to meet the …
Jun 11
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement after unveiling the Senate Republican-drafted framework answering the call for a farmer-focused farm bill. “From the onset of this process, we have sought to draft a farm bill that reflects the needs of stakeholders. …
Jun 11
In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays is back talking with the CEO of the Red Angus Association, Tom Brink about gene editing. According to Brink, the Red Angus Association has already moved forward with some applications for gene-edited animals within the breed registry. Like other breeds of cattle, Brink …
Jun 11
Before the lazy days of summer kick in, log on to Zoetis Learning Solutions (ZLS) and enroll in a course. New content both with and without CE have been added in several of the catalogs. In between the BBQs and beach days, don’t get the summer slide, fire up the brain and …
Jun 11
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in May at 90.5, a 0.8-point increase but still the 29th month below the historical average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem …
