Jul 16
Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ today recognized the significant actions taken by J.P. Morgan Chase to step back from ESG and DEI priorities that harm Oklahoma and restoring trust with states by refocusing their business practices on sound financial principles and the fiduciary duty to maximize economic returns. The actions represent meaningful progress toward ensuring …
Jul 16
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dan Halstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, about the current state of U.S. beef exports, challenges in China and South Korea, emerging international opportunities, and the long-term outlook for global demand for American beef. China Continues …
Jul 16
The Wheat Marketing Center (WMC) welcomed a team of bakery and milling professionals from South Korea for its 2026 Korean Bakery Product Development Short Course, reinforcing a longstanding international partnership with U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and advancing research on the performance of U.S. wheat in global bakery applications. “Programs like the Korean Bakery Product Development …
Jul 16
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) recognized Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) with the President’s Award today during its summer Corn Congress meeting in Washington. Feenstra, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, has been a long-standing champion for corn grower priorities, especially for expanding ethanol access. In May, the congressman was instrumental in passing legislation in the …
Jul 16
The American Soybean Association welcomes the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) release of updated implementation guidance for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Sustainability Guardrails, an important step toward providing the regulatory certainty needed to support U.S. soybean farmers and the renewable fuels industry. “This updated guidance provides much-needed clarity for farmers and the biofuels …
Jul 16
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) co-hosted the U.S. portion of the 2026 North American Grazing Lands Congress, welcoming ranchers, researchers, conservation organizations, agency partners and international leaders to explore the role grazing lands play in supporting resilient food systems, wildlife habitat, healthy ecosystems and more. Rather than …
Jul 16
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) latest response to Brazil’s unfair trade practices. The decision, which imposes tariffs of 25 percent on most goods from Brazil, followed a year-long investigation into policies that effectively ban American ethanol from Brazil’s market. “For nearly a decade, Brazil has unfairly …
Jul 16
Yesterday, the Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released a revised 4(d) rule for grizzly bear management that would return management authority to states. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) previously urged the Trump administration to reject the Biden-era proposal finalized in early 2025 …
Jul 16
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) opened an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to determine if Brazil is engaging in certain practices that are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. In that investigation, the USTR determined that, among other things, Brazil maintains unfair, preferential tariffs; Brazil does …
Jul 16
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Despite some welcome improvement this week, drought continues to be a concern across western Oklahoma as dry conditions persist in several counties. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought retreating slightly, while nearly half of the state remains affected by moderate to extreme drought. Although recent …
