Nov 08
The U.S. Department of Agriculture appoints four U.S. soybean farmers to serve on the United Soybean Board and reappoints 15 directors for an additional term. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of four new farmer-leaders to serve on the United Soybean Board (USB). In addition, 15 farmer-leaders were reappointed. In total, 22 leaders …
Nov 07
There was a slight uptick in agricultural producers’ sentiment in October, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 4 points to a reading of 110. The modest improvement in farmer sentiment resulted from farmers’ improved perspective on current conditions on their farms as well as their expectations for the future. The Index …
Nov 07
At the 2023 Agricultural Bankers Conference, Farm Director KC Sheperd had the opportunity to visit with Texas A&M Professor and Extension Specialist for Cotton Management, John Robinson. Sheperd and Robinson talked about the condition of the cotton crop. Robinson first talked about what he has seen through Texas. “Definitely, the sentiment for ’23 was tied …
Nov 07
Elevating the game on and off the field: Tuel to boost adoption of live, native microalgae in agriculture. MyLand, A Soil Health Company, announced today that Jeff Tuel has joined the growing MyLand team as Director of Sales to expand the company’s service among growers in California and the Western United States. In his role, …
Nov 07
The 10th annual Oklahoma Local Agriculture Summit is set for Feb. 28 – March 1, 2024, at the Edmond Conference Center located at 2833 Conference Dr, Edmond, OK 73034. The focus of the conference is to increase the availability of local food in Oklahoma communities and strengthen farmers markets and agritourism sites through education and …
Nov 07
Yesterday at Heritage Place, close to 100 guests with a vested interest in agriculture and the farm bill were in attendance to listen to the Chairman of the House Ag Committee, GT Thompson, and Congressman Frank Lucas talk about the farm bill. Also in attendance was Congressman Jonathan Jackson of Illinois. Farm Director KC Sheperd …
Nov 07
Registration is now open! Just 100 days until USDA’s 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. This landmark event, titled “Cultivating the Future,” will be held in person at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va., on February 15-16, 2024. All Forum sessions will also be livestreamed on a virtual platform. Don’t miss this unique opportunity …
