Agriculture
U.S. forest products add more than $400 billion to the nation’s GDP each year.
Early cases of BRD can impact heifer health and future milk production.
Diesel near $6 per gallon raises harvest and transportation costs while adding another expense to already-tight farm margins. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition discusses rising diesel prices, transportation costs, and their impact on farmers.
Cattle producers remain frustrated as the U.S. prepares to bring in more foreign beef.
Business & Markets
Roger McEowen discusses the federal court ruling on H-2A wage rates and its implications for agricultural employers.
Analysts say lower tariffs could bring additional Chinese demand during harvest.
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities discusses harvest progress, crop yields, diesel prices, and Mississippi River conditions.
Consumers are placing greater emphasis on price and personal benefits when choosing protein.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Durango Boots’ National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship winner Presley Cooper shares her future career plans, her Western roots, collegiate rodeo career, and goals for the future.
It’s a fun summer song that also happens to be a breakup song, with margaritas, cabana boys, and a carefree attitude”
The newly elected officers discuss what they hope to accomplish during the year ahead.
Nyland reflects on the experiences that shaped her path ahead of National FFA Convention.