Agriculture
Silver Plate Anniversary Celebrated Today by Radio Station
FLOYDADA, TX—”The number of radio operators who told us it would never work was crazy,” says Tony St. James of Paramount Broadcasting’s decision to create an All Farm radio format 23 years ago today. All Ag, All
Local Radio Personality Represents County on Music Row
NASHVILLE, TN – Rural Media Group is excited to announce the addition of Tony St. James as Market Specialist, effective Monday, August 5. After an extensive search, St. James will collaborate with Scott “The Cow Guy” Shellady
Deadline Today for 2022 Emergency Relief Program Applications
WASHINGTON, DC—Farmers who experienced losses in 2022 due to almost any natural disaster have until the close of business today to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) through USDA. The deadline (August 14, 2024) comes ten
How Grizzly Bears Will Rain from the Sky
WASHINGTON, DC—While we might say, “It’s raining cats and dogs,” this idiom is understood to represent heavy rainfall. However, the phrase “it’s raining grizzly bears” will be literal in the Cascades of Washington state. According to Rep.
2024 Farm Bill One Step Closer to Reality
WASHINGTON, DC—The House Agriculture Committee passed its version of the 2024 Farm Bill late Thursday night after more than 12 hours of spirited debate. The measure awaits a date for consideration by the full House of Representatives.
Continuing Declines in Fluid Milk Consumption Hitting Dairies
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The dairy sector has been hit hard over the past few years, and the latest report from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is proof. Ten years ago, there were more than 4,000 dairy farms
Major Cotton Event Begins Wednesday Morning in Amarillo
AMARILLO, TX – Visit the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show Cotton Conference for an information-filled day just for you. This FREE event, hosted by All Ag Network, provides the information needed to make the right decisions for
Liquidity and Net Income Key Concerns For Lenders
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Liquidity has become the primary concern among agricultural lenders for producer customers, followed closely by farm income levels, according to the 2023 Agricultural Lender Survey by ABA and Farmer Mac released during last
House Averts Government Shutdown While Extending Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Agricultural producers and lenders finally have some assurance regarding farm programs in 2024 after the House passed a one-year extension to the 2018 Farm Bill Tuesday, 336-95. In addition to extending the legislation, the
Farmer Share of Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Just Pennies
WASHINGTON, DC – With the Thanksgiving holiday just over a week away, many families will prepare a traditional meal featuring turkey, dressing, and the sides. According to the National Farmers Union (NFU), while the meal is expected
Congressional Leaders Plan to Extend 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Despite an aggressive effort by both Agriculture Committees, Congress will neither consider nor pass a new Farm Bill in 2023. Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-R) is the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and has
Lackey and Nixon Up for FSA County Committee
FLOYDADA, TX – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers nationwide. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the
“All Things Livestock Conference” is Thursday in Plainview
PLAINVIEW, TX – The “GRAZE: All Things Livestock Conference” will be held Thursday at the Ollie Liner Center in Plainview, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hale and Floyd counties. Andy Hart and Mark Carroll,
Lawmakers Look for Solutions But Cannot Legislate Love
WASHINGTON, DC – Can you legislate love? Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) is a new member of Congress and serves on the House Agriculture Committee and talks about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and finding solutions to
American Farm Bureau Federation President Encourages Local Involvement
WASHINGTON, DC – When were you last upset with or frustrated by government action or inaction? “It is our job, as businessmen, to take care of our business, and not all of our business is inside the
Farm Bill Update from House Agriculture Committee Chairman
WASHINGTON, DC – “We’re rounding first base,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-15) said Wednesday, on the way to scoring a new farm bill in Congress this year. Thompson serves as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and leads
Arrington Talks Budget and Future of Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Over the past three years, Floyd County farmers and ranchers have received emergency assistance from Congress through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). How will emergency aid be dealt with, especially as the
Floyd County Farmer Leads Influential Cotton Industry Group
LOCKNEY, TX – Little did he know over 20 years ago that one day he would be the President of one of the most influential agricultural organizations in the country, but today Martin Stoerner has enjoyed the
Why NASS Condition Ratings Improve Following Crop Abandonment
WACO, TX – How frustrating is it to experience a weather disaster that wipes out your crop, yet you watch government crop condition ratings improve? That’s been a thorn for southern High Plains producers over the past
Spring-Planted Crop Insurance Deadline This Week
ORLANDO, FL – While today is an important deadline for farmers wanting to choose either ARC or PLC programs as part of their risk-management programs this year, there’s another reason to circle Wednesday on the calendar. Growers
Wednesday Deadline to Choose Between ARC and PLC
ORLANDO, FL – Farmers planning to sow a major crop in 2023 will only have a few days left to elect for the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Production Loss Coverage (PLC) program under the 2018 Farm