More Than Four Million Tons of Cottonseed Projected to be Available for Cattle Producers, Up From Previous Year
CARY, N.C. (December 17, 2024) – Dairy and beef cattle producers can expect to see an increase in the whole cottonseed supply this crop year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE),
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig Set to Be Ranking Member of House Ag Committee
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — In a vote on Tuesday morning, Representative Angie Craig (D-MN) has been selected to lead Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee as the Ranking Member for the 119th Congress. Craig will take over for
New Genetic Test Will Help Safeguard Quinoa from Top Foe
Quinoa’s grain-like seed offers a flavorful, nutrition-packed addition to soups, salads and side dishes, as well as ingredient for cereals, snacks and pasta. But in order for this versatile seed to get from farm field to table,
South Dakota Family Farmers & Ranchers Meet to Set Policy During Farmers Union 109th State Convention
By Lura Roti Supporting South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers is the reason many South Dakota producers gathered together in Huron to set policy and learn from agriculture experts during South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) 109th State Convention
Sorghum Checkoff Elects Ethan Miller as New Chairman, Swears In New Board Member
LUBBOCK, Texas (December 17, 2024) — One new board member appointed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was sworn in, and three other producers began their second terms after reappointment by Secretary Vilsack during the United
Eyes on Ears Approach Builds Confidence in New Corn Hybrids
WESTFIELD, Ind. (Dec. 17, 2024) — Yield data is critical when testing new corn hybrids, but there’s only so much you can learn about a product from numbers in a spreadsheet. That’s why every new hybrid AgriGold
NDFB Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
Bismarck, N.D. – NDFB is excited to announce several scholarships worth $1,000 for high school students, undergraduates, and individuals studying agriculture. NDFB will be granting scholarships in five categories, including a scholarship for college students pursuing an agriculture-related degree,
NDFU Concludes 98th Annual State Convention
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – More than 500 North Dakota Farmers Union members participated in the organization’s 98th annual state convention Dec. 13-14 in Bismarck, where Mark Watne of Velva was elected to a 12th term as president. In his address
NSP Announces 2024 Sorghum Yield Contest Winners
LUBBOCK, Texas — National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 National Sorghum Yield Contest, including Bin Buster awardee Kenny Rathjen of K&M Farms from Dallam County, Texas, securing the contest’s highest 2024
Codex Standard for High Oleic Soybean Oil Established
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) is pleased to recognize the establishment of the Codex Standard for high oleic soybean oil (HOSO). During its 47th meeting on November 25-30, the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) adopted