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Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices. Mark Gold and his team provide AGDAILY.com with the latest information and a look ahead in their audio commentary. Listen here! https://www.agdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/top-third-agdaily-2024-09-16.mp3 The post Markets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of Sept. 16, 2024 appeared first on AGDAILY.

 This article was written by Damarys Mortenson, Indiana State Conservationist, and is republished here with permission. Each year beginning on Sept. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated, honoring the cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in America, and this year is no different. The theme for 2024’s heritage month is Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together. This theme was chosen by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers to reflect the spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity that define the Hispanic experience. This theme also honors the Hispanic and Latino individuals who are paving the…

Western fashion and lifestyle trends have always been synonymous with wide-open spaces and rodeo arenas, but thanks to mainstream shows like Yellowstone, they’re finding a surprising new stage: New York Fashion Week. In a fusion of equestrian and high fashion, supermodel Bella Hadid and her partner, elite $7 million rider Adan Banuelos, made headlines when they appeared at New York Fashion Week not just for their style, but for their horsemanship. The pair showcased a live demonstration on horseback at a pop-up event hosted by fashion brand Kemo Sabe in partnership with Teton Ridge, promoting the new short film series,…

Urban sprawl is a growing issue in America. According to American Farmland Trust, we lose about three acres of farmland every minute. That’s a staggering statistic, especially when only 1.5 percent of the population in North America are farmers. The question we have to ask is, what happens when we lose more farmland? What happens when local food systems vanish? Today, people are already concerned about foreign products, citing distrust in quality and safety. But as it stands, we must preserve our farmland to safeguard not only local economies but also our food security. In small towns across America, issues…

As the 2024 election nears, agriculture has become a key talking point for both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. In a recent questionnaire from the American Farm Bureau Federation, the two candidates outlined their policies on trade, labor, and farm policy programs — offering starkly different visions for rural America and U.S. agriculture. Trump, known for his aggressive trade policies, stated he would use “every tool at my disposal,” including tariffs, to protect American farmers and expand exports. “When China targeted our farmers, I sent $28 billion [in] relief payments to protect our farmers from Chinese…

The National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship Program, presented by Durango Boots, is a unique opportunity aimed at empowering women who embody the spirit of the American cowgirl. The program seeks to provide financial support for women pursuing careers within the Western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or Western sports industries, helping them on their educational journey. The scholarship, managed by the Dude Ranch Foundation in Cody, Wyoming, aligns with the foundation’s mission of preserving the history of dude ranching while promoting workforce development and educational initiatives. As part of this nonprofit’s commitment to the Western industry, the scholarship emphasizes…

Agriculture plays a vital role in Arkansas, contributing approximately $16 billion annually to the state’s economy. With a rich and diverse agricultural landscape, Arkansas is a leading producer of various commodities such as rice, soybeans, cotton, poultry, and feed grains. Despite the significant impact of agriculture in the state, Arkansas does not offer a specialty license plate specifically dedicated to the farming community as a whole. However, the state provides several commodity and organization-specific plates that reflect the agricultural heritage and pride of its residents. Arkansas Rice Council plate Arkansas is the top rice-producing state in the nation, contributing nearly…

This year marks the 80th anniversary of National Farm Safety and Health Week, which takes place during the third week of September as harvest becomes front and center in the minds of American growers. The week is intended to be a time to increase awareness of the high injury and fatality risk in agriculture and to improve agricultural health outcomes through outreach and education. The theme for 2024, going on from Sept. 15 to 21, is Don’t Learn Safety by Accident. This was chosen by  the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, which holds daily webinars on a variety of…

Chevron Products Company announced today that judges have selected the 12 finalists for this year’s 27th Annual Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition. The finalists, made up of vintage tractor restorers aged 15 to 19 from high schools across the United States, have spent a collective 7,307 hours on their builds. The Chevron TRC is a STEM-fueled initiative that inspires high school students to engage in hands-on learning while honing critical thinking, budgeting, time management, and collaboration skills. This program goes beyond the classroom to help students cultivate a deep understanding of engineering, mechanics, and the agricultural industry. Image by Chevron The…

Securities and Exchange Commission said Deere & Company will pay nearly $10 million to settle an SEC investigation into a bribery scheme carried out by one of its subsidiaries. The SEC found that Wirtgen Thailand, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deere & Company, paid bribes between 2017 and 2020 to Thai government officials from the Royal Thai Air Force, the Department of Highways, and the Department of Rural Roads. Wirtgen Thailand is a construction equipment supplier based in the country’s Bang Sao Thong District. These bribes are believed to have helped the company win several government contracts. Wirtgen Thailand also…