Jul 26
Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall says the decline in active New World Screwworm (NWS) cases in Texas is an encouraging sign that containment efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission are working. Hall noted that while 42 New World Screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas, only 10 …
Jul 26
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond provided a significant update on the state’s long-standing poultry litigation during the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Gubernatorial Forum on Saturday. Drummond indicated that a final resolution and the dismissal of the 21-year-old lawsuit appear imminent. Drummond and former state senator David Mazzei, along with Democrat Cyndi Munson spoke to the group …
Jul 26
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Stephen Diebel today issued the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced plans to resume live cattle imports at the port of entry in Douglas, Arizona, within the next 30 days, followed by the phased reopening of two additional ports of entry in New Mexico: …
Jul 26
Candidates seeking to lead the state presented their vision for Oklahoma’s food, fiber, and livestock sectors during the 2026 Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Gubernatorial Agriculture Forum held at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center in Tulsa. Hosted and moderated by Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays, the non-debate event featured Democratic nominee and House Minority Leader …
Jul 24
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan. Beginning August 24, 2026, USDA will open the Douglas, AZ port of entry to cattle trade, while simultaneously initiating the operational steps necessary for subsequent openings at the Santa Teresa, …
Jul 24
As the Public Lands Council (PLC) approaches the 58th Annual Meeting, PLC reminds attendees and supporters to register before prices increase on August 15! Public lands ranchers will meet with academic, government, and industry partners in Copper Mountain, CO from September 15-17, 2026, to discuss industry priorities and opportunities to advance land and industry policy. …
Jul 24
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services is announcing the launch of BEACON, Oklahoma’s new enterprise artificial intelligence platform designed to help state agencies improve efficiency, strengthen customer service and deliver a better government experience to Oklahomans. BEACON provides the state’s foundation for using AI safely, consistently and effectively. By offering a shared platform with …
Jul 24
In the year ahead, the United Soybean Board (USB) will boost demand for U.S. Soy℠, drive on-farm resilience and bring value to the nearly half a million U.S. soybean farmers. Led by its 77 farmer-leaders, USB recently approved a $122.5 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year, strategically allocating funds across vital research, promotion and …
Jul 24
The persistent heat dome gripping Oklahoma and much of the region continues to hold strong, offering little immediate respite for agricultural producers looking ahead to the upcoming planting season. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Thomas Kines, Senior Meteorologist with AccuWeather, to discuss the stubborn weather pattern and what farmers and ranchers can anticipate …
