by Riley Smith | Sep 16, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Building on the success of the 2021 Mythbusting campaign, the National Pork Board (NPB) is working with country music star Luke Bryan for what?s described as ?Mythbusting 2.0.? NPB President Heather Hill said after the success of last year they are excited to continue...
by Riley Smith | Sep 15, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The USDA announced it will invest up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool of funding for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said farmers had a lot of input into developing the partnerships.?We...
by Riley Smith | Sep 15, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Youth are the future of agriculture. This may seem like an obvious statement, but in an ever-changing industry like agriculture, we need to do our best to make sure today?s ag youth are prepared to be tomorrow?s leaders. Many of those leaders will grow up on farms,...
by Riley Smith | Sep 14, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
This week, Merck Animal Health hosted a Beef Media Event to discuss the U.S. beef industry?s current status and future. Among the most important topics was sustainability. We talk about this a lot when it comes to grain production, but sustainability is just as...
by Riley Smith | Sep 14, 2022 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Extreme weather like intense heat, drought stress, and other environmental challenges mean a variable corn harvest ahead this fall. Golden Harvest Agronomist Blake Mumm explained why he thinks harvest is going to be so variable this year.?A lot of things going on with...