Prep for Winter with Firestone Ag
We continue our coverage at NAFB with Global Field Engineering Manager for Firestone Ag, Greg Jones. Q: First off, harvest wrapping up. A lot of guys are slowing down. They’re cleaning the equipment; they’re getting ready to
IDFA Shares U.S. Dairy’s Priorities with Trump Administration, Appeals to President-Elect’s Team to Help Create ‘New Golden Age’ for U.S. Dairy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2024—The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is sharing a comprehensive set of federal policy priorities today with President-Elect Trump’s transition team. IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M., said IDFA and its more than
Farm Succession Planning Workshops Set
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – Establishing a long-range plan for the ownership of a family’s farm or ranch is the focus of two separate one-day workshops on succession planning being held Thursday, Jan. 30, in Jamestown at the North
Platte to Host 2025 SDSU Extension Energize Conference
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce that Platte will host the 2025 Energize conference. The seventh annual Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference will be on May 6-7, 2025. The conference
Pork Producers Tackle Declining Demand, Focus on Connecting with Younger Generations
High production costs, inflation, building maintenance, and repairs are just a few of the many expenses squeezing the margins for pork producers in America, with no help from continually decreasing demand as the generation of primary pork
2025 Top Farmer Conference Provides Economic, Policy and Tech Strategies for Farmers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Registration is now open for Purdue University’s annual Top Farmer Conference. Hosted by Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, the 2025 conference will take place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 10 at
Tommy Grisafi Joins Nesvick Trading Group
Nashville, TN –– Veteran commodity broker Tommy Grisafi has joined Nesvick Trading Group (NTG) as an associated person (AP). Grisafi, the founder and owner of Ag Bull Media LLC, has 30-plus years of experience in commodity trading,
October Red Meat Exports Above Year-Ago Levels; Pork on Record Pace
Exports of U.S. beef and pork posted year-over-year increases in October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), with pork exports well-positioned to set annual volume and value records
NCBA Endorsed Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes Senate
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the U.S. Senate for passing the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). In addition to providing much needed relief to victims of hurricanes, this legislation
One Mutation Could Make H5N1 a Greater Threat, Researchers Say
While there has been no sign of person-to-person spread of bird flu, researchers now say that a single mutation in the H5N1 avian influenza virus could enhance the virus’ ability to attach to human cells. That could