May 22
American farmers are looking at a loss of $100 per acre if something doesn’t change. American farmers are facing a profitability crisis in the current markets. Some economists estimate that growers could LOSE $100 per acre this year if costs and prices continue as they are. NCGA is always looking for ways to boost corn …
May 22
After more than seven years serving Oklahoma agriculture as the Deputy Commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, JanLee Rowlett is saying goodbye to ODAFF as she prepares to take on a new role with the Livestock Marketing Association. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd at a farewell gathering, Rowlett reflected on …
May 22
The hum of LED lights and the soft shuffle of microscope slides fill the entomology lab in the Oklahoma State University Noble Research Center. Students work intently, while Haobo Jiang moves through the room, offering guidance and sharing insights from the research he began in 1991. Jiang, entomology and plant pathology professor at OSU, received …
May 22
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nonfarm payroll employment increased by 115,000 in April, marking the strongest two-month gain since 2024. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% year over year in April, up from 3.3% in March, the largest 12-month advance since 2023. The Producer Price Index for final demand increased …
May 22
In 2026, alternative proteins remains one of the most talked about areas of food law. For example, the year is not even at its halfway point, and there have already been multiple court rulings and numerous legislative enactments related to alternative proteins. This article will further explore those updates. Background on Alternative Proteins Legislation Alternative …
May 22
The United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference in Oklahoma City highlighted the rapid growth and underlying political realities of the Central American market for American beef and pork. As global demand rises, agricultural experts and foreign policy professionals are analyzing how deep-rooted trade agreements like the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement …
May 22
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 21
With LRP cattle insurance becoming a growing topic of conversation as cattle markets swing sharply from day to day, Clay burtrum of Farm Data Services says producers are facing a market environment that feels increasingly unpredictable — making risk protection more important than ever. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Burtrum said price movement on …
May 21
The following is an open letter from Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall as he updates stakeholder on the New World Screwworm situation: “I wanted to give a New World Screwworm update, now that we’re on our way into summer and fly larvae will be a common occurrence. “Mexico, USDA, and Texas continue to take …
