Aug 03
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about expanding export opportunities in Asia, restoring market access to China, and the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Diversifying Beyond China Bacus said NCBA is encouraged by the Trump …
Aug 03
As the temperatures continue to climb, it’s important to ensure horses are getting enough salt as they lose substantial quantities of electrolytes through sweating. Hay alone cannot supply a horse’s salt needs, as some forage is quite low in sodium. Overall, the diet of the horse should contain between 0.25-0.5% salt. For an 1100 lb …
Aug 03
Ahead of a legislative markup of the Agricultural Act of 2026, the American Soybean Association shared appreciation for the Senate Agriculture Committee’s continued work in finalizing a comprehensive five-year farm bill that strengthens the farm economy. The revised farm bill released by Chairman John Boozman includes key priorities for U.S. soybean farmers and makes important …
Aug 03
Liu Yangxuan writes in Southern Ag Today: The U.S. row crop sector is currently under significant economic pressure. Lower commodity prices, high input costs, policy uncertainty, and ongoing trade disruptions have combined to create a challenging operating environment for producers. It is clear that all producers are currently facing a challenging farming environment. However, we …
Aug 03
American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative has announced its 2026-2027 AFR Youth Advisory Council. This year’s council members were chosen by popular vote during the organization’s 2026 Senior Leadership Summit, which was held July 21- July 28. Members of the 2026-2027 AFR Youth Advisory Council are Cierra Collins, Frederick; Colton Burns, Amber-Pocasset; Hannah Hays, Enid; …
Aug 03
As cattle values continue to climb, livestock insurance is becoming an increasingly important risk management tool for producers of all sizes. Thomas Merritt of Magill Livestock Insurance told Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport that livestock insurance is designed to protect producers against catastrophic losses and can be customized to fit operations ranging from small family …
Aug 03
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 01
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today applauded the release of farm bill text and notice of a Senate Ag markup for next week. “When you look across the spectrum of agriculture, there is one piece of legislation that touches almost every farm in America, and that’s the farm bill, so it’s time for …
Aug 01
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released revised legislative text for Farm Bill 2.0, the Agricultural Act of 2026, that will deliver vital support to farmers, ranchers, foresters and rural communities. The updated bill, which the committee will mark up next week, includes new language authorizing year-round sales of E15 and extending the …
Jul 31
Boxes frequently arrive at Oklahoma State University’s Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory with questions tucked inside. A farmer wants to know how much fertilizer to apply before planting. A rancher needs to determine whether hay is safe for cattle. A homeowner is trying to understand a lawn or garden problem. A researcher needs thousands of samples …
