Oklahoma takes election security very seriously, and our state has excellent laws and procedures in place to help ensure the integrity of elections in our state. State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said Oklahoma’s election system is designed to ensure that Oklahoma voters feel confident each time they cast a ballot. “We value election security …
Category: Ag News
Jul 17
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Shotgun Shoot Brings Together Shooters of All Skill Levels to Support Agricultural Education
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Presley Strickland visited with Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Coordinator Holly Carroll about the organization’s annual Shotgun Shoot fundraiser, which raises money for the Oklahoma Foundation for Agriculture while bringing together Farm Bureau members, youth and supporters from across the state. Carroll said the event was created as a …
Jul 17
ASA Welcomes Withdrawal of Glyphosate Trade Petition
The American Soybean Association welcomes Ruveon’s decision to withdraw its petitions filed with the International Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Commerce seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from China. “We appreciate Ruveon’s decision to withdraw the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions after listening to the concerns about affordability and access raised by …
Jul 17
This Week On Sunup: Derrell Peel Says Summer Cattle Market Pullback Is Temporary as Strong Fundamentals Remain
The cattle and beef markets have softened in recent weeks, but Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Dr. Derrell Peel says producers should not mistake the seasonal downturn for the end of the cattle market’s historic run. Summer Weakness Follows Strong First Half “We’re here in July, and since the Fourth of July, we …
Jul 17
2026 Urban & Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program Applications Now Available
Oklahoma Forestry Services is now accepting applications for the 2026 Urban & Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program. The program offers match-free grants for local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofit groups and educational institutions ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to help with urban and community forestry related projects. Projects can include but are not limited to: The …
Jul 17
NCBA Joining Other Ag Groups in Filing Amicus Brief About Oklahoma Poultry Litigation
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Mary Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about why NCBA is filing an Amicus Brief in the long-running Oklahoma poultry litigation case. Hart said the organization is working alongside the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, …
Jul 17
American National CattleWomen Focus on Education and Leadership at Summer Business Meeting
The American National CattleWomen summer business meeting wrapped up in Denver with a strong emphasis on improving member education, expanding communication, and strengthening leadership development across the organization. American National CattleWomen (ANCW) President Casey Matzke told Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport that the organization’s recent gathering generated productive discussions and laid the groundwork for several …
Jul 17
Cow-Calf Corner Paul Beck: Beat the Heat: Protecting Cattle During Summer Heat Stress
Summer heat stress reduces cattle performance, reproductive efficiency and animal welfare. Extreme heat stress may result in death. Heat stress is not determined by temperature alone. Humidity, direct sunlight, wind speed and the amount of nighttime cooling all influence the heat load cattle must manage. Cattle accumulate heat during the day and normally release much …
Jul 17
Ranch Group Disappointed that Brazil’s Beef Will Not Be Tariffed
Effective July 22, 2026, the United States Trade Representative and the president will impose a 25% tariff on many goods from Brazil, but beef and beef products will be exempted from the new tariffs. The tariffs on many of Brazil’s goods are the result of an investigation by the USTR under section 301 of the …
Jul 17
Navigating Tick Season: Expert Insights on Population Spurt and the Rise of Alpha-Gal Syndrome
With the arrival of warmer weather, descriptions of an intense tick season are circulating among communities and agricultural circles alike. To separate myth from fact, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Dr. Jonathan Cammack, an entomology expert from Oklahoma State University, to discuss what is driving current tick dynamics, the expanding footprint of specific …
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