Category: Ag News

NMPF Calls on Lawmakers to Support Domestic Infant Formula Production

In a letter to lawmakers, the National Milk Producers Federation urged support for domestic infant formula production as the production shortfalls that stripped store shelves of necessary infant formula have eased. Given the improving situation, tariff waivers that could discourage the production of a safe, secure domestic infant formula supply should be allowed to expire …

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NMPF, IDFA Seek to Fix WIC Proposal that Would Decrease Access to Dairy’s Nutrients

Representing dairy farmers, cooperatives, and processors, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued the following joint statement in response to USDA’s proposed changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) released today: “It is unfortunate for WIC participants that the proposed rule would …

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More than 300 Groups Call for Congress to Reaffirm Federal Pesticide Preemption

In a letter to congressional leadership, ASA and more than 300 agriculture, environment, academic, infrastructure, and other stakeholder groups are calling on Congress to reaffirm federal pesticide preemption on labeling and packaging. Why it matters: Failing to do so, the groups warn, could hold disastrous consequences for our food security, the environment, public health, vital …

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Genetics Symposium Panel explores future genetic opportunity

Panelists discuss the functional longevity EPD and genetic enhancements. Take a look into the future and what do you see? For the Angus breed, the future includes leaps into enhanced genomic comprehension and expanded maternal tools for breeders. The 2022 Angus Convention featured a Genetics Symposium, sponsored by NEOGEN, which hosted a panel of industry …

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State Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement Programs Permanently Protect Over 3.4 Million Acres as of January 2022

American Farmland Trust‘s Farmland Information Center recently released results from its annual survey of state Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) programs. Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement programs use public funds to compensate property owners for keeping their land available for agriculture. The findings from the 2022 survey are summarized in “Status of State Purchase …

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Feeder Steers and Heifers Mostly Steady, Steer Calves Higher, Heifer Calves Steady to Lower at Woodward Livestock

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:16:19 CST

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Kim Anderson Sees Crop Prices Holding for Time Being

This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about the latest in the commodity markets. “Wheat was a little more active than the other markets this week,” Anderson said. “You look at about a 35-cent price range for wheat prices from $8.90 up …

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Oklahoma Grain Elevator Cash Bids as of 2 p.m. November 17, 2022

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:14:43 CST

Oklahoma Grain Elevator Cash Bids as of 2 p.m. November 17, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture are now putting the Daily Cash Grain Report into a PDF format – we are saving that PDF and archiving them for today’s specific report. To see today’s update, click on the PDF report link at the bottom of this story.

In addition to the PDF of the daily report, you can also listen to the Cash Grain Report by calling 405-621-5533. Push 2 for the grain report.

Click here: 05074_OklaCashGrain11172022.pdf

   
   

NCBA’s Ethan Lane Pleased to See Congressman Frank Lucas Back on 2023 Farm Bill Committee

At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters’ annual trade talk for 2022, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, caught up with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, talking about the 2023 Farm Bill and concerns for the cattle industry going forward. Regarding Congressman Frank Lucas being back on the …

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November 17, 2022, Market Wrap-Up with Justin Lewis

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:25:16 CST

November 17, 2022, Market Wrap-Up with Justin Lewis

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Justin Lewis of KIS Futures has all the details on today’s agricultural markets for RON listeners, below.

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