Jun 10
Eligible specialty crop producers now have until August 7 to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program. The program, which utilizes pre-filled applications, aims to streamline the process for producers seeking financial support. Producers are encouraged to log in to login.gov to set up an account, where they …
Jun 10
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today welcomed President Donald J. Trump’s appointment of John Rich as Special Envoy for American Landowners. As Special Envoy, Rich will serve as a leading advocate for America’s farmers, ranchers, and private landowners, helping ensure their concerns are heard and their rights are protected. He will engage directly with landowners …
Jun 10
Leaders from several of the nation’s most influential organizations – including members of the Agricultural Coalition for USMCA – told members of the House Agriculture Committee today that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement provides massive benefits to farmers and agricultural communities and underscored the need to strengthen and renew the agreement. “USMCA has been the gold …
Jun 10
US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today highlighted $2.8 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance awarded to Oklahoma to support recovery efforts following severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and wildfires across the state. “From repairing damaged public buildings to reimbursing emergency protective measures and wildfire suppression costs, these FEMA awards will help Oklahoma communities recover from the tornadoes, severe …
Jun 10
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled “Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA”. Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Good morning and thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses for your testimony today. I look forward to hearing from …
Jun 10
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee hearing, “Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us at today’s important hearing to discuss U.S. agricultural perspectives on the future of the United States – Mexico – …
Jun 10
Virtual fencing is rapidly moving from a new technology to a practical grazing management tool for livestock producers. The concept is simple: livestock wear a collar or device that uses GPS-based boundaries to create a “fence” without permanent wire. When cattle approach the virtual boundary, they receive an audio cue. If they continue forward, a …
Jun 10
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who provided an update on the federal response to the New World Screwworm threat, highlighting progress on sterile fly production, new facilities, expanded surveillance efforts, and the Trump Administration’s latest preparedness initiatives. Sterile Fly Production …
Jun 10
The Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom Summer Conference is set for July 7th and will bring together educators, extension personnel, and youth leaders from across the state for a full day of agriculture-focused learning and classroom resources. According to Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom State Coordinator Emily Ague, who spoke with associate farm reporter Carli …
Jun 10
Today, American Soybean Association (ASA) Executive Committee member and Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer testified before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee during a hearing on “Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA,” highlighting the critical importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to U.S. soybean farmers and urging policymakers to maintain long-term certainty for American agriculture. …
