May 21
In a letter sent today to the House Committee on Agriculture, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Harold Wolle reacted to the recently released House Farm Bill legislation. The committee is expected to markup the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 on Thursday, May 23. “NCGA’s farm bill recommendations seek to make existing USDA programs more …
May 21
— Smithfield Foods donated more than 38,000 of protein to help veterans and families in Geary County, Kansas, who are facing food insecurity. Feeding America’s Kansas Food Bank will collaborate with Geary County Food Pantry to distribute protein servings throughout the community. “At Smithfield Foods, we are on a mission to ensure that no one goes hungry, …
May 21
After the Farm Bill listening session last week, Senator James Lankford and Senator John Boozman agreed to take a few questions outside of Heritage Place in Oklahoma City. Several agricultural producers and agricultural groups were on hand to talk about agriculture with the Senators. Lankford first talked about his excitement for having the chance to …
May 21
Today, Britton T. Burdick, Communications Director for House Agriculture Democrats, released the following statement: “House Republicans have spent over a year ignoring the red lines and core values of House Democrats. This unforced error will lead to a badly embarrassing result: a partisan farm bill that cannot pass on the House Floor. House Republicans charted …
May 21
Truterra, a leading agricultural sustainability business that offers consultation, tools and solutions for the ag and food value chain, today announced that its carbon program has paid more than $21 million to farmers for the sequestration and reduction of over 1.1 million metric tons of carbon in its first three years. Along with these results, …
May 21
Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff for summer, and as the weather heats up, so do the number of meals that will be served outside. Whether you’re eating with friends at the pool or family in a backyard cookout, food should be served safe to avoid foodborne illness. As you start to plan your …
May 21
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the cattle industry. …
May 21
At the Oklahoma State FFA Convention, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of Grassroots Advocacy and Spokesperson Development, Chandler Mulvaney. In his role at NCBA, Mulvaney said he helps equip and elevate advocates across the country to find their story and share it best across …
May 21
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) today received notice of additional funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under its Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP). The award will disperse $17 million to the Council for use in developing markets that will be crucial to the future of U.S. agriculture exports. “USDA’s decision to distribute additional …
May 21
On May 21, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced funding allocations for the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), which utilizes Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds to diversify export markets for U.S. agricultural products. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement: USMEF is honored to participate in RAPP …
