Jul 21
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, “Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone. Today’s hearing, “Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets,” is an opportunity to examine …
Jul 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with cattle market analyst Don Close of Terrain, who says government intervention is not the answer to rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd. While some have suggested offering incentives to producers to retain replacement heifers, Close believes the cattle market is capable of …
Jul 21
OSU’s Todd Hubbs says Crop markets surged over the last week led by a strong rally in the wheat complex. Developments in the Black Sea drove wheat prices higher on disruptions to trade flows out of the region. Weather model predictions at present forecast significant rain events over the next week in Nebraska, NE Kansas, …
Jul 21
Josh Maples writes in Southern Ag Today: As of early July 2026, pasture and rangeland conditions across much of the country remain drier than they were a year ago, though several regions have improved some in the past month. USDA details pasture and rangeland conditions in weekly crop progress reports. The share of pasture rated …
Jul 21
The White House announced earlier today that it is taking action to impose 50% tariffs on dairy imports from Canada to defend the rights of U.S. dairy exporters. The administration indicated it is invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to “…hold Canada accountable for its retaliation and discrimination…” The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. …
Jul 21
The annual Big 3 Field Days recently brought together thousands of agricultural students and advisors from across the state to test their livestock judging skills and build community. For young participants and seasoned agricultural educators alike, the Big 3 Field Days serve as a premier proving ground for leadership, decision-making, and hands-on agricultural education. Oklahoma …
Jul 21
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
