May 28
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the efforts of California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island to dictate American energy policy. Those five states have brought unprecedented litigation against the nation’s most vital energy companies, and they demand billions of dollars in damages. As litigation proceeds in …
May 28
Oklahoma 529 is celebrating National 529 Day with a special bonus offer of up to $100 when opening a new account. The promotion, which ends 6/9/24 is designed to encourage parents, grandparents and other family members to start saving for future education costs. “As I meet with families, I am frequently asked how best to …
May 28
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) annual Washington Watch event in Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to talk with United Soybean Board Director, Patrick Giberson, about different ways to utilize soybeans. “The opportunities for soybeans are endless,” Giberson said. “Two of our big ones have just come out.” Giberson …
May 28
In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is back talking about gene editing with Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam of the University of California-Davis. Dr. Van Eenennaam was the keynote speaker on the first evening of Cattlemen’s Conference Part 2: Blueprint for the Future and was on a follow-up panel …
May 28
Dairy farmers are committed to their communities and giving back to the next generation. With 17 applicants this year, Dairy MAX has awarded $7,500 in scholarships to three students across the region who have ties to the dairy industry and are planning to continue their education in the agriculture industry. The 2024 scholarship recipients are …
May 28
From June to September 2024, Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch will host a series of field days on campus and at research and extension centers across Michigan. The events are open to the public. Some are free, while others have registration fees. Please check details of the individual event for more information. Topics of this year’s field …
May 28
School will soon be “out”, and that unfortunately means roadway risks are “in” for the summer for teenage drivers. The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the time period where crash fatalities involving a teen driver historically rise, making those summer days the 100 Deadliest Days of the year. “Traffic crashes remain one …
May 28
On May 23, 2024, the National Association of Wheat Growers’ (NAWG) CEO Chandler Goule attended the White House State Dinner with President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto of the Republic of Kenya. Goule was chosen to participate in this event due to President William Ruto’s background in agriculture. “It was an honor to …
May 28
Seven FFA student members have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars — one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students — for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education. Of the 3.7 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 5,700 candidates qualified for the 2024 …
May 28
From Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation: “FDA approval of Elanco’s Bovaer is another important step on U.S. dairy’s journey toward a net-zero future, one in which dairy farmers have already made great progress. Bovaer and other new technologies that reduce enteric emissions will help U.S. farmers be rewarded for participating in …
