CLAAS Celebrates Fifty Years of the JAGUAR Self-Propelled Forage Harvester with Limited Edition Packages
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 6, 2023 – In celebration of 50 years of its iconic JAGUAR forage harvester, CLAAS of America has introduced special equipment packages on various models. While all 2024 JAGUAR forage harvesters are considered “anniversary editions,” all models
National Grange to Highlight Rural Health at Annual Convention
The National Grange, the United States’ oldest agricultural fraternity and rural service organization, will hold its 157th annual conference and legislative session at the Niagara Falls Convention Center in Niagara Falls, New York from November 14-18, 2023.
Iowa Producers Using Biosecurity Measures To Slow Down Spread Of Virus
(Calhoun County, IA) — With no vaccine available, Iowa poultry farmers are relying on biosecurity measures in hopes of slowing the spread of the bird flu that has killed over 61 million birds. Over half a hundred
Avian Flu Confirmed At Wright County, MN Farm
(Wright County, MN) — The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says an outbreak of avian flu has been confirmed at a commercial egg-laying operation in Wright County. About 940-thousand birds have been quarantined as a result of
Soybean Harvest Almost Complete; Corn Not Far Behind
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– Even with the recent rain and snow in some parts of the country and the recent cold snap, farmers are finding time to complete remaining fieldwork. According to the latest Crop Progress Report from USDA,
Shutdown Cliff Next Week as Top House Ag Dem Calls For One Year Farm Bill Extension
The government is again about to run out of money with a shutdown cliff next week and a farm bill extension hanging in the balance. Another stopgap funding bill by the 17th would be the likely vehicle
USDA Relief Program Hurts Larger Farmers
USDA announced the Emergency Relief Program for 2022, ten months after the funding was initially signed into law. But the National Sorghum Producers say there are two major flaws in the program that make it a disaster
New National FFA Officer Team in Place
The 2023-2024 National FFA Officer team was elected during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The new officer team was picked from 35 candidates and will lead the organization during
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and Nationwide have teamed up to bring outstanding educators to the American Farm Bureau’s annual convention on January 19-22, 2024. Selected educators will receive an exclusive and immersive experience. They’ll
Sheep Industry Annual Convention to Discuss Important Topics
The 2024 American Sheep Industry Association’s Annual Convention will offer producers a closer look at two pieces of legislation that will greatly affect the industry. The opening session will feature officials from congressional agriculture committees discussing the