Category: Ag News
Apr 15
Mexican Authorities Report New World Screwworms Found 80 Miles from US Border
For the second time, Mexican officials have confirmed New World Screwworms in Nuevo León, Mexico, less than one hundred miles from Laredo, Texas. The latest case status map show three active cases in the Neuvo León area, approximately 90 miles from the United States. The most recent case was a seven day old calf- and …
Apr 15
R-Calf Statement on Death Tax Changes Affecting Family Ranches
As Americans mark Tax Day, R-CALF USA is pointing to recent estate tax relief as a step forward while reaffirming its support for further reform of the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the “death tax.” In legislation passed in 2025, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress, with support from the …
Apr 15
NCBA and ICA Engage in Tax Day Congressional Press Conference
Today, members of both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) participated in a Tax Day press conference hosted by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. This event focused on the Working Families Tax Cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). The legislation expanded the estate tax exemption, commonly referred …
Apr 15
AgricultHER conference returns to Wilburton on June 5
Oklahoma State University Extension will host its annual AgricultHER Women in Ag Conferenceon June 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastern Oklahoma State College Student Union Ballroom in Wilburton. The conference is geared toward women of all experience levels involved in agriculture across the state. The registrationdeadline is May 21, and the conference costs $35. …
Apr 15
EPA Announces Effort to Revitalize Water Workforce Initiative at Water Week Roundtable
Yesterday, at a roundtable with water sector leaders in Washington, D.C., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer kicked off an effort to refresh the agency’s Water Workforce Initiative. Originally launched in 2020, this initiative coordinates resources across government and industry to more effectively bolster water sector careers and to reach …
Apr 15
BASF celebrates cotton farmers’ yield achievements with 21st annual FiberMax One Ton Club
Qualifying cotton farmers and their families gathered in Lubbock, Texas, on April 9 to celebrate FiberMax® cotton yield achievements as part of BASF’s FiberMax One Ton Club™, a long-standing tradition now in its 21st year. The club recognizes cotton farmers who produce FiberMax cotton yields of one ton or more in a given year. In total, …
Apr 15
Oklahoma Braces for Active Severe Weather and El Niño Shifts
Oklahoma severe weather remains at the forefront of agricultural concerns as the state navigates a record-breaking spring and eyes a potential transition to a “Godzilla” El Niño. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with State Climatologist Gary McManus to break down erratic rainfall patterns, the persistent drought in the Northwest, and what shifting Pacific Ocean …
Apr 15
As Americans File Their Taxes, Corn Growers Reflect on Tax Priorities
Today is the first Tax Day since H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cuts, was signed into law last July, and corn grower leaders are reflecting on the beneficial tax provisions included in the legislation. “We are appreciative that several tax provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts were permanently extended to the benefit of …
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