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Fighting the Large-Animal Veterinarian Shortage: Oklahoma State University Tackles Student Debt Barriers
Wed Jul 8th, 2026 7:07:41 CDT
Finding enough large-animal veterinarians is becoming an increasing challenge across farm country, regardless of state. Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Dean, Dr. Dori Borjesson, says one of the biggest deterrents for the next generation of veterinarians is student debt. She noted that many states are studying the issue, and she says data suggests that ...
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Millions Available to Fight New World Screwworm
Wed Jul 8th, 2026 7:08:20 CDT
A total of $105 million is now available to fund 40 research and innovation projects aimed at strengthening the nation’s defenses against the New World screwworm. According to Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins, the funding represents the culmination of an expedited review process designed to quickly vet and approve project submissions. ...
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High input-cost concerns continue to weigh on farmer sentiment
Tue Jul 7th, 2026 11:42:53 CDT
Farmer sentiment dropped again in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 119 points in May to 113 points in June (see Figure 1). The Index of Current Conditions fell by 5 points, while the Index of Future Expectations fell by 7 points (see Figure 2). June’s Current Conditions Index was 26 points below its December 2025 ...
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Dr. Glynn Tonsor: June Meat Demand Monitor Shows Signs of Improving Consumer Confidence Wed Jul 8th, 2026 11:19:17 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Kansas State University agricultural economist Glynn Tonsor about the June Meat Demand Monitor, a monthly survey funded by the beef and pork checkoffs that measures consumer attitudes toward meat purchases. After months of growing pessimism about household finances, the latest report ...
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