Mar 30
R-CALF USA leadership traveled to Washington, D.C., last week for a series of meetings and events with administration officials and members of Congress. During its time in Washington, R-CALF USA met with administration officials and congressional offices to discuss issues impacting U.S. cattle producers, including mandatory country-of-origin labeling, competition in cattle markets, beef checkoff reform …
Mar 30
More than 50 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members descended on Washington, D.C., to share the story of agriculture during OKFB’s 2026 Washington, D.C., Summit, March 23-26. Members kicked off the trip on Monday evening with a reception and a spectacular view of the Potomac River, where they were joined by several legislative staffers from Oklahoma’s congressional …
Mar 30
Senate Republicans have chosen Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, to continue leading the upper chamber for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. Pro Tem Paxton ran unopposed for the leadership position, receiving unanimous support from his Republican colleagues to serve as Pro Tem-designate. “It has been an honor and privilege to lead the Senate,” Pro Tem …
Mar 30
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee are leading all 10 Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee in raising concerns to the U.S. Department …
Mar 30
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) led a bicameral letter with Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), encouraging them to clamp down on insider trading by federal …
Mar 30
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is accepting online applications from entrepreneurs for the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through June 5. Now in its 13th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. The overall winner of …
Mar 30
As families prepare for Easter festivities, food safety remains a top priority, especially when it comes to the tradition of decorating and hunting for eggs. USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers recently shared essential guidelines with Rod Bain of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure these holiday treats remain safe to eat. Timing and …
Mar 30
Tatumn Kennedy of Meeker, Colorado, was recently named the Oklahoma State UniversityFerguson College of Agriculture 2026 Louis and Betty Gardner Outstanding Senior, the highest honor given to a senior in the Ferguson College. Kennedy, who will earn a bachelor’s degree in biosystems engineering with a minor in ethical leadership, has focused on integrating servant leadership with technical service to …
Mar 30
Following the benchmark rate reductions in 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) left the federal funds target rate unchanged at 3.50–3.75% at its March 2026 meeting (Federal Reserve, 2026). While benchmark rates have come down from post-pandemic highs, borrowing costs continue to remain elevated compared to the low-interest-rate environment before 2022. For farmers across …
