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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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When and if the consumer becomes priced out of the beef market, it will take a lot of time and money to bring them back to beef, according to one state beef industry leader.
The tariffs are impacting the US sheep trade, as exports to China are down 40%.
American Farm Bureau Federation President, Zippy Duvall says "Farmers need a lifeline
The cattle industry is concerned that Mexico is not doing its part when it comes to monitoring for the New World Screwworm.
The marketplace could become volatile without information from the USDA regarding supply and demand data.
US Wheat Associates compiles and release an annual wheat trade report.
R-CALF USA sees the new MOU between the USDA and the US Department of Justice as a good move for cattle producers.
With the coming of GMO drought-tolerant wheat to the US market in a few years, it is important that US wheat buyers are educated about what it is and why it will be safe.
Grain entrapment is a big issue when it comes to farm safety, with several deaths reported each year.
The National Farmers Union continues to focus on getting a new Farm Bill in place for producers.
US pumpkin farming update.
Drone usage is increasing and new uses are coming down the pike.
A discussion on why producers are not seeing the profits that USDA's farm economy report shows. Plus a new President for the National Corn Growers Association.
With USDA rolling back roadless rule, the Public Lands Council has been working with federal agencies to use grazing permits as a means to reduce wildfire risk.
The Public Lands Council is working to bring more grazing into the wildfire control mix.
US Corn is moving, and a second round of Commodity Assistance Program payments is being made available by USDA.
Antitrust issues continue to plague the agriculture industry. Therefore, the USDA and US Department of Justice have entered into an MOU to investigate issues connected to consolidation.
How would tariff payments affect crop insurance and coverage and decisions?
Bioceres and the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation are in the first stages of developing a genetically modified wheat variety to combat drought.
National Sorghum Producers is working hard to figure out how to get sorghum moving for producers.
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