Category: Ag News
Apr 27
Winter Wheat Headed Advances to 43%, Condition Ratings Remain Weak In This Weeks Crop Progress
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 27th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 43%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 14% good to excellent, 45% very poor to poor, and 41% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 43% winter wheat crop is ranked 23% good to excellent, 36% fair, …
Apr 27
From research to reality: OSU seniors solving real-world challenges
When someone says engineering, most people likely envision someone who designs machinery or buildings, but graduating engineers also step into a wide variety of careers, from food and agriculture, healthcare and manufacturing to technology, research, design, operations and management. Oklahoma State University Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering seniors demonstrated this diversity Friday during the …
Apr 27
Governor Stitt Appoints Tyler Schnaithman to State Board of Agriculture
Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Tyler Schnaithman to the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture, representing District 1, pending confirmation by the Oklahoma State Senate. Schnaithman is a farmer and rancher who was raised in Garber, Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in May 2017 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Schnaithman returned …
Apr 27
Ranking Member Angie Craig Cautions Against Partisan Farm Bill that Locks in Food Assistance Cuts, Rubberstamps Tariffs at Rules Committee Hearing
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement as the House Rules Committee considers sending the Republicans’ so-called “skinny” farm bill to the House floor. Watch her opening remarks here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Chair Foxx and Ranking Member McGovern. I wish we were here today to …
Apr 27
Chairman Thompson’s Farm Bill Statement at Rules Committee
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following statement today in front of the Rules Committee as it considered the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Statement as prepared: Thank you, Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member McGovern, and Members of the committee. I appreciate the opportunity to come before you …
Apr 27
Administrator Zeldin in The Hill: The Trump EPA has a Plan to ‘Unmake’ Plastic Waste
On Friday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin published an op-ed in The Hill highlighting how the agency is promoting advanced recycling technology to undo plastic waste in a safe, economically friendly way that protects our environment and repurposes its raw materials for productive use. Under President Trump’s leadership, EPA is doing our part to …
Apr 27
Dairy product prices continue to gain strength
Dairy product prices have continued to gain strength even as milk production grew 2.9% on a liquid basis in February. While milk supplies weighed on markets in 2025, new processing capacity coming online in early 2026 has funneled milk towards product production. Even as dairy product production grows, demand is growing for most products, both …
Apr 27
Oklahoma Wheat Commission District I Election Announcement
The Oklahoma Wheat Commission will hold an election to fill the District I board seat opening. The election will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2026, commencing at 1 p.m. at the Grant County Expo Center; located at 412 Sixth Street, Pond Creek, Oklahoma. District I consists of Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant and Major counties. All wheat …
Apr 27
London Events Mark Return of Duty-Free Access for U.S. Beef in UK
For the first time in more than five years, U.S. beef can once again be shipped to the United Kingdom duty free under a new trade framework. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Hallstrom said the agreement creates a major opportunity for American producers by establishing a 13,000-metric-ton zero-duty quota for U.S. beef. …
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