Category: Ag News
Apr 28
NPPC Applauds House Rules Committee for Keeping Key Farm Bill Provision Intact
The National Pork Producers Council, representing America’s 60,000-plus pork producers of all sizes, applauds the House Rules Committee for keeping intact the Farm Bill 2.0, specifically language that provides regulatory relief for farmers across the country. “Pork producers thank Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Chairman GT Thompson for standing up for our livelihoods,” said NPPC President …
Apr 28
Ferguson College of Agriculture honors three recipients with Early Career Achievement Awards
The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Society Board recently recognized three alumni with the Early Career Achievement Awards. Bennett receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Achievement Award Jeremy Bennett earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental science in 2011 and his master’s degree in agricultural economics in 2013. Today, Bennett serves as Avangrid’s manager …
Apr 28
Senate Passes Data Center Ratepayer Protection Act with Added Transparency Requirements
The Oklahoma Senate today unanimously passed legislation from Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, to protect Oklahomans from higher utility costs as a result of the growing number of data centers across the state. The Senate passed an amended version of House Bill 2992, the Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, that adds greater transparency …
Apr 28
Tom McDonald Outlines Priorities as Chairman of U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation from yesterday with Tom McDonald, who was recently named chairman of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef for the coming year. McDonald says the organization has grown into an important voice for the cattle industry by bringing all segments of the …
Apr 28
Wheat Country Struggles With Drought as Prices Rise, Says Sam Kieffer
Farm Director KC Sheperd is in Washington, D.C. this week as part of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters’ annual meeting with lawmakers and agricultural groups, where one of the key issues being discussed is the growing pressure facing wheat producers. Farmers across wheat country are dealing with a difficult combination of drought stress, rising …
Apr 28
Oklahoma Denim Ball Celebrates Successful Weekend and Honors CottonIndustry Leaders
The 2026 Oklahoma Denim Ball, hosted by the Oklahoma Cotton Council, was held March 27-28 at the National Hotel in downtown OKC. With strong attendance, meaningful recognition, and continued support for the cotton industry, thoseinvolved noted is as the best year yet. For seven years, the Denim Ball has continued to bring together producers, industry …
Apr 28
Fuel retailers applaud introduction of Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026
NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) commended Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio) for introducing the bipartisan “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026.” The “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026” would extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit through …
Apr 28
Decline in 2025 Red Meat Production Driven by Beef
The USDA Livestock Slaughter 2025 Summary was released last week and showed U.S. red meat production declined about 2 percent in 2025 from 2024 levels. Beef production was the main driver of the overall decrease in red meat supplies at 3.6 percent below 2024. Pork production was 0.8 percent lower than in 2024, while lamb …
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