Category: Ag News
Jul 20
Crop Progress: Pasture Conditions Improve Again as Corn Holds Strong
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 67% Good to Excellent this week, down 1 point from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 66% good to excellent this week, up 1 point from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 45% good to excellent this week, up …
Jul 20
NACD and NCF Announce Leadership Transition as CEO Jeremy Peters Prepares to Step Down
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced that Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Peters is resigning from his role, effective September 30, 2026, concluding a 15-year career with NACD, 11 of those years serving as CEO. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the nation’s 3,000 conservation districts as NACD’s CEO for …
Jul 20
New Resource Helps Farming and Ranching Families Transition to Next Generation
Succession planning is one of the most important conversations farming and ranching families need to have, but those dialogues are often hard to navigate or never even get started. While it is a difficult subject to bring up, the time to plan is now. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is launching a new resource to …
Jul 20
Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Program Now Accepting Applications
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting applications to participate in the Local Foods for Schools program for Fiscal Year 2027. The program will reimburse schools for approved purchases of minimally processed foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy and nuts. The program is designed to help accredited …
Jul 20
Governor Stitt Signs Lucile Morehouse Pollinator Act into Law, Establishing New Oklahoma Insect Designations to Support Agriculture and Conservation
Governor Kevin Stitt has signed the Lucile Morehouse Pollinator Act into law, establishing four official Oklahoma insect designations that recognize the essential role insects play in agriculture, conservation, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems. The Act creates the following official state designations: Together, these designations celebrate species that pollinate crops, preserve native ecosystems, provide natural pest control, and improve …
Jul 20
EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC). The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on crucial environmental issues affecting agriculture and rural communities. Mr. William Thomas McDonald, from Five Rivers Cattle Feeding LLC, …
Jul 20
Explore the Latest from John Deere at the 2026 Farm Progress Show
John Deere invites you to head down West Progress Avenue at the 2026 Farm Progress Show to visit the John Deere lot (Booth 144) and experience firsthand the latest advancements in equipment, and technology. New model year 2027 equipment and integrated solutions will be featured, allowing farmers and ranchers to interact directly with the tools designed to …
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