Nov 14
The National Corn Growers Association Board of Directors has hired Hedlin Ag Enterprises of Ankeny, Iowa to assist with the search for a new CEO. The initial part of the search involves identifying and vetting potential candidates for the position which will occur through the end of this year and into the beginning of 2023. Candidate interviews …
Nov 14
Certified crop advisors, producers and farmers/ranchers are encouraged to take part in the 2022 Winter Crops School scheduled for Dec. 14-15 at Oklahoma State University’s Student Union. Experts from OSU, University of Missouri, Kansas State University, Texas A&M, University of Arkansas, University of Georgia and the University of Tennessee are on tap to share their …
Nov 14
Perspectives from all sectors were discussed in the panel at the 2022 Angus Convention Cattlemen and women from across the United States work in different sectors of the beef industry, deal with different environmental issues and have different business strategies. But at the end of the day, all farmers and ranchers work toward the same …
Nov 14
Right now we have a little shortwave moving in from the West and Weaking, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. He says it will possibly generate enough “lift” to set up extremely heavy snow bands across western into south central Oklahoma. “Temps are still warm, of course, but as we’ve talked about for days (and …
Nov 14
CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, today announced the appointment of Megan Rock as vice president, sustainability and innovation and chief sustainability officer (CSO). She is responsible for developing and executing sustainability and innovation strategies across the $48 billion enterprise. Before CHS, Rock served as VP of corporate responsibility, sustainability and sustainable solutions at …
Nov 14
John Deere is widening its lineup of specialty tractors designed for work in narrow orchards and vineyards with the addition of the new 5EN and 5ML Series. The popular 5EN from the past is back and updated with a 5075EN model available in an open operator station or cab configuration. Inside the cab, operators will find …
Nov 14
According to a group of high-level global leaders speaking at a COP27 event co-hosted by Farm Journal Foundation and CGIAR, accelerated investments in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation, spearheaded through the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) initiative, will benefit smallholder farmers in developing countries in becoming more resilient against climate change. …
Nov 14
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference wrapped up Friday in Oklahoma City with the election of a new officer team. Dean Meyer, a corn, soybean and livestock producer from Rock Rapids, Iowa, is the new USMEF chair. In addition to raising corn and soybeans, Meyer’s diversified operation – which he oversees with …
Nov 14
At the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) this week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s initiatives and investments in climate-smart agriculture and forestry, noting that global food security depends upon the ability of farmers and producers worldwide to increase their productivity while strengthening their climate resilience and minimizing …
Nov 14
Milk, even pre-pandemic, has been one of the most requested but least available items to food banks due to its perishability and refrigeration requirements. In July 2020, Dairy MAX worked with Feeding America to create a solution to the lack of dairy in food banks due to unavailable storage setups by creating a program that …
