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In its 35th year, this award-winning program keeps farmers, ranchers and agri-business professionals informed. This program focuses on the cutting-edge issues of farming. Advances in technology farming with GPS and satellite imagery technology, use of drones and advancements in infield communications, Crop and Soil Sciences, new crop varieties, changes in tillage, new soil treatment options in addition to farm human interest stories. Host of the show is Lorrie Boyer who is motivated by an intense desire for Ag-Vocacy and telling the farming and ranching story, Lorrie expressed creativity in carrying out Ag news, market reports and special human interest stories, which won her awards not only with the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Association but with the Colorado Broadcasters Association as well. She was also named “Friend of Ag” for several youth and state-based Ag organizations, including 4H and regional FFA Chapters, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Colorado Association of Conservation Districts, and the Colorado Corn Growers Association.
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Proposed USDA Rule to Create Fairness for Contract Poultry Growers
USDSA Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack says this proposed rule deals with unfair and deceptive practices by the poultry processors.
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National Sorghum Seeks More Producers to Participate in Climate Smart Program
National Sorghum Producers Executive Director, Greg Ruehle says that they are paying producers to gather data.
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Sheep Ear Tag Identification Technology Being Tested
Peter Orwick, American Sheep Industry Executive Director, discusses the USDA's new disease management grant for sheep producers, focusing on the use of electronic identification ear tags.
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Russia Wheat Production Down; U.S. Wheat Tracking the Situation
The Ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War Has Shifted Dynamics in The Wheat Markets.
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Cattle Market Swings Expected to Continue
Outside money, spring beef demand, and low cattle numbers are influencing cattle markets.
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Lower U.S. Exports Trend Predicted
USDA Economist, Seth Meyer on export and import trends.