Category: Ag News
Mar 12
This Weekend at OYE- Ag Mechanics, All Species Showing Breeding Animals and the Debut in OG&E Coliseum for 2026 Youth Expo
It’s as about as busy as it can get at the OKC Fairgrounds, with the 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo is full speed ahead- and the OG&E Coliseum hosts High School Basketball Championships through Saturday evening. For the OYE, Purebred Breeding Gilts will be wrapping up by early Friday afternoon- and the order of sale will …
Mar 12
American Farm Bureau Warns Railroad Merger Could Raise Grain Shipping Costs
The country’s largest general farm organization is now officially opposing the country’s largest railroad merger, warning the deal would leave farmers with fewer rail options and higher transportation costs according to an article from DTN. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released an analysis concluding the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk …
Mar 12
OSU-developed purple wheat variety brings new health benefits to wheat products
OSU-P92 is not your standard winter wheat variety. This latest Oklahoma State University wheat variety, released by OSU Ag Research in January 2026, doesn’t just have the standard resistance to leaf and stripe rust and high baking quality. It also contains anthocyanins, the same food pigments found in pomegranates and blueberries, which provide antioxidants that benefit gut …
Mar 12
Rosman Named Angus Regional Manager for the Pacific Northwest & Hawaii
The American Angus Association® has hired Matt Rosman of Oklahoma City, Okla., to fill the role of regional manager for the Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon and Washington area. Rosman grew up in Creston, Washington on his family’s commercial cow-calf operation and says his involvement in the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) shaped his future career path …
Mar 12
Corn Growers Call for Action on E15 to Offset Rising Gas Prices
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today urged Congress to act immediately to pass legislation that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, often referred to as E15, to help offset rising costs related to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. “Corn growers have been calling for year-round E15 for years because of the …
Mar 12
LMA Members Gather in Nation’s Capital for D.C. Fly-In
More than 30 Livestock Marketing Association members and staff traveled to Washington, D.C., March 4-6, 2026, for the association’s annual D.C. Fly-In. Over the course of three days, participants met with U.S. representatives, senators, congressional staff, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Labor officials. LMA members began …
Mar 12
Noble Research Institute’s Hugh Aljoe Believes Ranch Profitability Begins With Rainfall Availability
For farmers and ranchers in the Southern Plains, staying ahead of drought is one of the most critical aspects of their operations. Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches Outreach and Partnerships at the Noble Research Institute, emphasizes in today’s beef buzz with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays that success begins with a firm grasp …
Mar 12
ADM and AFT Partner to Strengthen American Farmer Resilience
today announced a new partnership with American Farmland Trust (AFT) to partner with hundreds of farmers across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Missouri. The $500,000 investment from ADM Cares is part of ADM’s Farm Forward Initiative, the company’s long-term commitment to working alongside American farmers to strengthen resilience in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape. …
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