Jun 10
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays is talking with the CEO of the Red Angus Association, Tom Brink about the value of Red Angus in crossbreeding and demand for Red Angus. Brink said the Red Angus Association strongly supports crossbreeding and has close connections with other breeds. “The Meat Animal Research Center, as most …
Jun 10
While macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium often take the spotlight, LG Seeds Agronomist Shane Irlbeck reminds farmers not to overlook the essential role of micronutrients for optimal corn yields. “With the longer emergence period due to cooler and wet conditions, it’s likely we’ll see more deficiencies showing up in the coming weeks,” Irlbeck says. …
Jun 10
Happy National Dairy Month! It’s hard to have National Dairy Month without dairy, and it’s hard to have dairy without dairy farmers – and that’s why it’s important to treat them well. But what hasn’t worked out well for milk producers since 2019 is the current formula for the Class I mover – the formula …
Jun 10
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today issued new vehicle fuel economy standards: “This is yet another missed opportunity by NHTSA to recognize the importance of high-octane, low-carbon bioethanol blends in meeting the administration’s climate goals. Using high-octane midlevel bioethanol blends in …
Jun 10
An estimated 12,000 people attended the 36th annual World Pork Expo — the world’s largest pork industry-specific trade show — at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines June 5-6. The NPPC event brought together pork producers and industry professionals from around the globe for two days of education, innovation, networking, and pork. Dozens of …
Jun 10
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jun 09
She is no longer Oklahoma’s Secretary of Agriculture- but that does not change the day to day duties of Blayne Arthur as she continues to serve as the Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture and the President of the State Board of Agriculture. Instead of being called Secretary of Ag- she is now officially called the Chief …
Jun 07
Midwest Dairy is pleased to announce Trudy Wastweet has been named Chief StrategyOfficer (CSO). Wastweet previously served as Midwest Dairy’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).In this new position, Wastweet will guide Midwest Dairy’s strategic performance and enhance organizationalhealth. She will lead strategic planning that delivers value to Midwest Dairy farmers through innovation, focus,and reportable impact measures. …
Jun 07
April exports of U.S. pork reached the highest volume and value since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). It was also a robust month for U.S. beef exports, which were the largest in 10 months and valued at just under $900 million. Fueled by …
