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USDA launches SPUR Program with up to $500 million for beef processors
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (391+ words) The U. S. Department of Agriculture announced the Strengthening Processing for U. S. Ranchers'Program, which will provide up to $500 million in temporary payments to eligible beef processing establishments,'to help'maintain'processing capacity during a period of historically low cattle supplies.' Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins…...
Extension helps with cost questions
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (106+ words) High Plains Journal Montana residents can reduce their 2026 state income taxes while preparing for current and future healthcare costs by taking advantage of a Montana medical care savings account. Montanans can open a medical care savings account at a bank…...
Peel headlines July 16 Beef-on-Dairy webinar
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (213+ words) The I-29 Moo University Beef On Dairy Dialogue webinar series continues from noon to 1 p. m. July 16 with Derrell Peel. Peel, with Oklahoma State University, will cover the current cattle supply and demand fundamentals and expectations for prices, production and cattle inventories for…...
Rimisoxafen herbicide technology announced by two companies
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (523+ words) High Plains Journal Rimisoxafen herbicide technology announced by two companies Two global agricultural science and innovation companies have announced a co-exclusive strategic supply and license agreement that will expand access to FMC's rimisoxafen technology across North and South American corn…...
Fireworks safety tips as America turns 250
18+ hour ago (364+ words) High Plains Journal Fireworks safety tips as America turns 250 As America celebrates its historic 250th Independence Day, millions of families will gather to enjoy one of the nation's most enduring traditions'fireworks. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is encouraging consumers to…...
Opportunities added for farmers markets
18+ hour, 30+ min ago (105+ words) High Plains Journal Opportunities added for farmers markets The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Farmers Market Promotion Program, an initiative made possible through continued support from Farm Credit. Applications will be accepted until available funds…...
Mizzou offers free crop and pest management showcase
19+ hour, 16+ min ago (289+ words) The annual Mizzou Crop and Pest Management Field Day is July 8 at the University of Missouri Bradford Research Farm, 8 miles east of Columbia. "This year the event is expanding, and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the Missouri…...
High Plains cattle sales report
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (277+ words) High Plains Journal High Plains cattle sales report The High Plains area weekly weighted average direct cattle sales results for the week ending June 28, reported receipts of 46, 768 head compared to 52, 441 head a week ago and 43, 228 head a year ago, according…...
Survey shows urea prices dropping
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (595+ words) Urea prices, which spiked with the shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz, are on the decline, but that break comes too late for some farmers, extension experts said. Scott Stiles, Extension economics program associate for the University of Arkansas Division…...