May 01
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Washington Watch Event, Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with the Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane. In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm, and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring more comments from the conversation regarding …
May 01
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration’s announcement updating the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technology (GREET) model and including regenerative agricultural practices in the sustainable aviation fuel emissions calculation: “ARA is pleased to hear the announcement from the Biden Administration …
May 01
DPH Biologicals’ RegenAphex® received the first runner-up BioAgTech Innovator Award at the annual BioAgTech World Congress, a gathering of leaders from across the agriculture industry to share the latest technological advances in biologicals. RegenAphex, a plant-based liquid humus extract, fosters biological product innovation to improve soil and crop health by providing a superfood base of …
May 01
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Jeremy Adamson was promoted to Chief of Staff for Research, Education, and Economics Most recently, Adamson served as a Senior Policy Advisor for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs in the Foreign Agricultural Service where he …
May 01
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after sharing a title-by-title overview of the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 farm bill. “This bill is a product of an extensive and transparent process, which included soliciting feedback from Members of both political parties, stakeholder input from across the …
May 01
There can be speed bumps on the road to higher education, but a program offered through Oklahoma State University and OSU Extension is helping make that road smoother. The Brighter Future program connects freshmen through senior high school students with tools to navigate the college enrollment process or other post-high school career opportunities and succeed …
May 01
Growth Energy, the nation’s leading biofuel trade association, reacted to new tax and carbon modeling guidelines released today by the Biden administration. The guidelines, which will be used to calculate the section 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blender tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, are an important step forward for the bioeconomy, according to Growth Energy CEO …
May 01
Senator Roger Marshall’s (R-KS) introduction of the Agricultural Emergency Relief Act, and letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, signifies crucial and timely needed support for U.S. sorghum farmers. National Sorghum Producers warmly commends Senator Marshall for his commitment to standing with our nation’s farmers and ranchers in …
May 01
The Department of Treasury first recognized soy as an eligible sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock in initial guidance last December through a Renewable Fuel Standard pathway. Now, additional guidance from Treasury goes a step further to sweeten the value for soy. It provides a second pathway for soybean oil-based SAF to qualify for the SAF …
May 01
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow-Calf Corner.” Today, he talks about bulls in stocker programs. Intact bulls often receive price discounts at auction markets, with several market survey reports showing …
