May 18
As mentioned in previous Southern Ag Today (SAT) articles (Martinez and Ferguson 2022, Martinez 2023), monitoring Non-Real Estate Farm Debt provides insight into debt health. At the time of this article, planting season has begun or is in full swing for others, input prices have increased over the last few weeks, and livestock prices have …
May 18
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 15
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, in partnership with the Texas Grazing Lands Coalition, today announced nominations are open for the Texas Environmental Stewardship Award Program. This annual award honors Texas cattle raisers who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to conservation and land stewardship, recognizing those who lead by example through sustainable practices that protect and enhance the …
May 15
China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has granted a five-year registration extension to 425 overdue U.S. beef establishments in China’s Food Import Food Establishment (CIFER) system. Additionally, 77 new U.S. beef establishment registrations have been added to the CIFER system with an effective date of May 15, 2026, and registrations are valid for five years. …
May 15
The second regular session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature adjourned, sine die. The House was committed throughout session to advancing conservative priorities for Oklahomans and many significant policy wins will make Oklahoma better in the years to come. The House, Senate and Governor came to an early agreement on the FY27 budget, the earliest in …
May 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will provide approximately $12 million to support efforts by States and Tribal governments, research institutions, and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild and farmed cervids (e.g., deer, elk). “Chronic wasting disease poses a serious threat to U.S. wildlife …
May 15
At the recent Lahoma Wheat Field Day, discussions around Oklahoma wheat varieties and disease resistance highlighted both the challenges and opportunities facing producers after one of the toughest growing seasons in recent memory. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State University wheat breeder Dr. Brett Carver reflected on the difficult year, promising new varieties, …
May 15
Oklahoma State University is hosting wheat variety testing plot tours across the state as part of the annual wheat variety trials to allow producers to learn about local growing conditions and how different wheat varieties respond to them. Funded by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission and the Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation in partnership with OSU Extension and OSU Ag …
