Category: Ag News
Aug 03
Crop Progress Report Shows Declining Crop and Pasture Conditions
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 61% Good to Excellent this week, down 2 points from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 63% good to excellent this week, equal to last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 42% good to excellent this week, down 3 points …
Aug 03
Growth Energy Statement on EPA 2023-2024 SRE Decisions
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision on six small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Specifically, EPA granted one full exemption (100%) and two partial exemptions (50%) for the 2024 compliance year, and then deemed one petition …
Aug 03
Women in Ag Conference coming up This Thursday, August 6 in Edmond
Oklahoma Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference Set to Highlight Risk Management, Innovation, and Leadership The Oklahoma State University Extension Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is preparing to host the upcoming Oklahoma Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference on August 6, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center in …
Aug 03
Darren Blanchard Warns Data Center Expansion Could Reshape Rural Oklahoma
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson recently spoke with Creek County farmer Darren Blanchard about his concerns surrounding data center development and the additional energy infrastructure needed to support the projects. Blanchard, a Mounds native and Oklahoma State University graduate, said his involvement began after his family was approached about a high-voltage transmission line crossing …
Aug 03
Cow Calf Corner Dr. Derrell Peel: Ground Beef Prices Rising Fastest
Much has been said and written about rising beef prices, and especially ground beef prices, for many months. Since 2022, the year of record beef production, and the beginning of the current bull market, wholesale and retail beef prices have risen with strong beef demand and declining beef production. Choice wholesale boxed beef prices have …
Aug 03
ARA Rising Stars Award Program Nominations Open
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today launched the 2026 Rising Stars award program, sponsored by Atticus. The Rising Stars program provides ARA member companies a way to reward employees for their work at the annual ARA Conference & Expo in Austin, TX. Recognized in front of hundreds of professionals, nominees will have networking opportunities and explore new ways to …
Aug 03
3rd Annual 580 Cattle Conference Set for August 28 in Woodward
Cattle producers across the region will gather in Woodward, Oklahoma, on Friday, August 28, 2026, for the 3rd Annual 580 Cattle Conference. Held at the Woodward County Event Center, the annual event brings together industry experts, market analysts, and agricultural specialists to provide actionable insights for today’s beef producers. Doors open at 12:00 PM, with …
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