May 12
Members of Congress and leaders from several agricultural and biofuel organizations gathered outside the Capitol today to call on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass legislation that will allow for the sale of fuel with 15% ethanol blends, often referred to as E15, all year long. A vote is scheduled for Wednesday in the U.S. …
May 12
As one of the first measurable indicators of crop performance, soybean nodulation serves as an early checkpoint. Robust nodulation is an early signal for strong yield potential. “It’s your first early-season report card when you can determine if you’re doing things correctly in the field at planting or if changes to crop management plans are …
May 12
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Dirac Twidwell, professor and rangeland ecologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he leads the Large-Scale Rangeland Conservation Lab. They discussed the growing concern surrounding grassland loss and woody encroachment across the United States, a major topic of discussion at the recent U.S. Roundtable …
May 12
the American Soybean Association issued a statement in response to reporting on The Mosaic Company’s plans to scale back domestic phosphate production: “This unsettling news from Mosaic comes at a time when U.S. soybean farmers are facing major economic headwinds, and neither the skyrocketing cost nor the availability of inputs – like phosphate fertilizer – …
May 12
The White House today announced a 200-day suspension of certain tariff-rate quotas for beef, a move that is expected to increase imports of foreign beef into the United States at a time when the U.S. cattle herd has already declined to historically low levels. Tariff-rate quotas are a means of limiting the quantity of foreign …
May 12
Scott Senseman, associate vice president of OSU Ag Research, has been presented with agInnovation’s Award for Excellence in Leadership, honoring his work with the organization. AgInnovation is the nationwide system of agricultural research stations, which is operated by leadership from land-grant universities across the nation. The organization focuses on research collaborations and strategic planning to …
May 12
Agricultural operations in Oklahoma have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. “USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and ranchers as they recover from disasters,” said …
May 12
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
May 12
Crop protection tools play a critical role in helping farmers maintain productivity while navigating increasing scrutiny and evolving regulations. In a conversation with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter, Alex Dunn of CropLife America outlined how the industry supports growers, balances innovation with safety, and why timely access to these technologies is essential for U.S. agriculture. …
May 12
As wheat pasture declines in late spring, many producers face a transition period in which forage availability and quality may be limited. This gap between cool-season and warm-season perennial forages can be particularly challenging for operations with higher nutritional demands, such as stocker cattle or cow-calf operations. Summer annual forage mixtures offer a practical way …
