Nov 03
Recently, Vice President J.D. Vance and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced that processors in 40 states would receive $57 million through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP), this includes more than $2.6 million for ten Oklahoma processors to expand their capacity and create new and better markets. “Under President …
Nov 03
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $51.9 million to 29 partnership projects in 13 states to help partners respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. The awarded projects are part of a broader $105 million investment for the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot …
Nov 03
Grain and oilseed prices focused on export markets, U.S. harvest, and expectations on USDA’s next round of reports. Focus will turn to South American and Black Sea crop prospects as ample supplies from those regions over the course of the marketing year will place a damper on market rallies. Geopolitical events remain a key driver …
Nov 03
Josh Maples writes in Southern Ag Today: Drought has been a problem for beef cattle producers for nearly all of 2026. On the October 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, 52 percent of the nation’s beef cows were in areas of drought (D1 or worse), and about one-third (32 percent) were in severe drought or worse …
Nov 03
By Candace Krebs, OKGenetics.com: Family history, loyalties and even seed genetics cut across state lines for Tim Turek, who grew up attending school in South Haven, Kansas. When his youngest daughter Rachel married recently, he was wearing a gold watch he received as an award for winning grand champion at the Kansas State Fair Wheat …
Nov 03
Farmer sentiment improved in October, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Indexincreasing from 123 points in September to 126 points (see Figure 1). The Index of Current Conditions increased by 16 points, while the Index of Future Expectations dropped by 2 points (see Figure 2). High input costs remain the biggest concern. …
Nov 03
The Arabian Horse Association is celebrating a remarkable stretch of progress. In just six months, the Association has carried the story of the Arabian horse well beyond the traditional show ring, brought a bolder and more proactive voice to its national events, and launched seven priorities built to serve members, welcome newcomers and inspire the …
Nov 03
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Kansas State University Extension livestock market economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor, who recently discussed the latest Meat Demand Monitor and the broader outlook for beef demand and cattle markets. Tonsor said the latest October Meat Demand Monitor showed relatively little change from …
Nov 03
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Nov 03
The 2026 Oklahoma Solar Summit is set to tackle one of the most pressing questions facing modern landowners: how to balance growing renewable energy infrastructure with active agricultural production. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Clay Pope highlighted details of the upcoming event, which brings together ranchers, energy developers, and policymakers to explore practical solutions—chiefly …
