Category: Ag News
Oct 26
World Wheat Prices Hover At Lower Levels With Bullish Factors Lurking
Since the start of the year, world wheat prices have consistently trended lower, with Russian wheat maintaining its position as the world’s cheapest origin. With the Northern Hemisphere wheat harvest now complete, it brings about the question: have markets touched their seasonal lows, and in what direction will they go next? In this article, we …
Oct 26
NCC Elects New Officers; Randy Day Installed as Chairman
The National Chicken Council (NCC) has installed the four officers that will guide the organization through 2024. The installation took place at NCC’s 68th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Randy Day, retired CEO and special advisor to the Perdue Farms Board of Directors, will serve as 2023-2024 Chairman. Randy led the company’s senior leadership team, which includes Perdue …
Oct 26
Kevin Sheehan With the National Pork Board Talks About Spreading the News of Nutritous Pork
Recently, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to visit with the Senior Director of Processing and Engagement for the National Pork Board, Kevin Sheehan. As the holiday season is near, Sheehan talks about pork options for families. “Pork is of tremendous value to families to help them stretch their dollar whether they are buying …
Oct 26
NCBA’s Ethan Lane Pleased with Election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane, about the election of the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. “This has been a true test of relationships on Capitol Hill and some of the fashions in the House …
Oct 26
Not Many Changes Seen in this Week’s Oklahoma Drought Monitor
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the past three months. Extreme drought or worse is at 13.47 percent, unchanged from last week. Severe drought or worse is at 33.91 percent, unchanged from last week. Moderate drought or worse is at 49.29 …
Oct 26
AAA: Halloween Brings Scary Traffic Safety Concerns
As Halloween approaches, AAA reminds ghosts and goblins, trick-or-treaters, parents, and party goers too, of the dangerous traffic safety concerns associated with the holiday – increased pedestrian activity and drunk driving – both of which converge this weekend as Halloween activities begin ahead of the holiday itself on Tuesday, October 31. A scare in good …
Oct 26
Wallace Voices Support of Israel
Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, today expressed his support of Israel in the ongoing war with Hamas. “The atrocities committed against the nation of Israel and the Jewish people are reprehensible. Reports show at least 1,400 Israelis were murdered in the surprise attack launched Oct. 7. This includes babies that were burned or beheaded. Women were …
Oct 26
Helena Launches Two Exclusive Soybean Seed Treatments for the 2024 Growing Season
Helena Agri-Enterprises is expanding seed treatment opportunities for soybean growers in 2024 with the launch of Seed Shield® Select and Enertia®. A multi-fungicide and insecticide combination, Seed Shield Select provides protection from all major soybean seedling diseases and insects while optimizing root health and plant vigor. Enertia is an enzyme-based, biological soybean seed treatment designed …
Oct 26
Alltech survey finds agri-food leaders are optimistic about industry’s ability to create a more sustainable food system
Agri-food leaders around the world believe the industry can work together to create a better, more sustainable food system, according to the Alltech Sustainability Insights report, released today. Alltech conducted a global, industry-wide survey to gather insights on the issues that matter most to the agri-food value chain and its stakeholders. In collaboration with Opinions, …
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