Yesterday, Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03) delivered remarks on the House floor advocating for farmers by imploring his colleagues to vote in support of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m pleased to stand here today to offer my enthusiastic support of the Farm, Food, and National Security …
Category: Ag News
Apr 30
Adam Putnam: Ducks Unlimited Partnerships with Cattle Producers Are a “Win-Win” for Conservation and Beef Industry
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Adam Putnam, CEO of Ducks Unlimited after he presented a keynote address at the General Assembly Meeting of the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Putnam contends strong partnerships between conservation groups and cattle producers are creating real opportunities for both agriculture and …
Apr 30
Secretary of Agriculture Issues 2026 Wildfire Readiness Memorandum Ahead of Active Fire Season
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a new Secretarial Memorandum (PDF, 882 KB) and letter (PDF, 932 KB) directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to heighten national wildfire readiness, accelerate community-focused risk reduction, and strengthen firefighter health and safety for the 2026 fire year. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we have …
Apr 30
Bill Designating Wheat as Official State Crop Heads to Governor’s Desk
The Oklahoma House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 2159 today to designate wheat as the State Crop of the State of Oklahoma. Having now cleared both chambers with unanimous support, the bill now advances to the governor’s desk for final review. The bill, by Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, was passed in …
Apr 30
FMC Corporation reports first quarter 2026 results above guidance with Adjusted EBITDA above high end of range, reaffirms full-year outlook
FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $759 million, down 4 percent versus first quarter 2025. First quarter 2026 revenue, excluding India, was $762 million, down 4 percent versus first quarter 2025, which included India. On a GAAP basis, the company reported a loss of $2.25 per diluted share in the first …
Apr 30
NRCS Announces Second Application Sign-Ups for Agricultural Land Easements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is establishing a second national deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026 assistance in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The new deadline for entities to apply is May 29, 2026. NRCS is providing up to $200 …
Apr 30
Weathering the Storm Together
As we approach Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I’ve been thinking a lot about the weight so many farmers and ranchers are carrying right now. Farming is rewarding work, but it can also feel overwhelming. Markets shift overnight. Weather can wipe out months of hard work. Costs keep climbing. Too often, the stress builds quietly …
Apr 30
Chairman Thompson Floor Remarks on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following remarks today on the House floor as debate began on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Remarks as prepared: I rise today in strong support of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. It is more evident than ever that rural …
Apr 30
Ranking Member Craig Opening Statement at Farm Bill Floor Debate
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following floor speech as the House debated the Republicans’ so-called “skinny” farm bill on the floor. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, M. Speaker. I rise in opposition to this bill, and I yield to myself such time as I may consume. At kitchen tables across the country, millions …
Apr 30
Oklahoma Drought Monitor Shows East Improving While Western Drought Deepens
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought in Oklahoma is starting to tell two very different stories depending on where you look across the state. In the east, recent rounds of rain are steadily easing conditions, nudging some areas out of deeper drought and back into lower tiers, while in western Oklahoma, the …
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