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Hearing Highlights Ag Impact Of OBBB Tax Bill SIMI VALLEY, CA -A recent congressional field hearing in California spotlighted how “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) could deliver meaningful support to U.S. agriculture. Held July 26 at

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US–EU Trade Deal Sets Fifteen Percent Tariff TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND – The United States and European Union have reached a framework trade agreement that avoids a major tariff escalation and opens new opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports. Under

USDA Launches $16 Billion Disaster Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, DC – Farmers and ranchers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for federal assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. The USDA has opened Stage One of the program for producers

Ag Market Update: Row Crops Under Pressure, Livestock Moving Higher
NASHVILLE, TN – How did markets wrap up last week, and what’s ahead for this week? Brian Hoops is President of Midwest Market Solutions and discusses with Tony St. James on RFD-TV’s Market Day Report on Monday

May Ag Prices Report Shows Gains Across Livestock, Crops
NASHVILLE, TN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its monthly agricultural prices report for May. The overall Prices Received Index was up 1.7 percent from April and 13 percent higher than the same month a

House Panel Approves 2026 Ag Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Appropriations Committee has passed its draft of the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The vote was 35 to 27. The bill sets

Lawmakers Push for Better Fire Detection Technology
WASHINGTON, DC – As wildfire risks continue to escalate across the country, lawmakers are urging federal agencies to modernize the management of prescribed burns. During a hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives this week, members questioned

U.S. and China Sign New Trade Deal
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. and Chinese officials have signed a new trade agreement following weeks of negotiation, including earlier discussions in London. The deal was finalized at an event at the White House on Thursday night. Under

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,