Category: Ag News
Sep 29
Ben Hale: Cattle Receipts Rise as Oklahoma Producers Watch for Rain
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Sep 29
USDA Increases Investment in Regenerative Pilot Program to Lower Farmer Production Costs and Advance MAHA Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced increased financial assistance for the Regenerative Pilot Program from $700 million to $1 billion in fiscal year 2027, providing more producers with the opportunity to adopt conservation systems that improve soil health, water quality, and long-term farm resilience. Producers can now apply for assistance with regenerative practices. Additionally, …
Sep 29
Cow-Calf Corner Mark Johnson: Legumes in Cool Season Pasture
Drought, prolonged summer heat and the high price of nitrogen fertilizer lead to the topic of this article. At the time of this writing, many Oklahoma producers are either waiting to plant cool season annuals for winter grazing, or waiting to see if a stand emerges from the seed dusted in a month ago. With …
Sep 29
NAWG Welcomes the Nomination of Greg Ibach to Lead TFAA
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) today welcomed President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ibach is a lifelong farmer and experienced leader whose background gives him a unique, firsthand understanding of the importance of securing …
Sep 29
Trump Nominates Greg Ibach to Lead USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
President Donald Trump has officially sent the nomination of Greg Ibach to lead the USDA’s Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs mission area to the U.S. Senate. The appointment positions a veteran agricultural leader at the head of federal efforts to expand export markets, reduce foreign tariff and non-tariff barriers, and build international demand for American …
Sep 29
Agricultural Producers Face Looming Deadline as Senate Enters Last Week in Session with Farm Bill Stalled
Oklahoma agricultural producers and farmers across the country are facing renewed uncertainty as the Senate enters its final session week before the elections with no plans to take up the Ag Committee-passed farm bill. Now three years late, negotiations remain deadlocked with the third extension of the previous farm bill set to expire this week. …
Sep 29
ASA Welcomes Greg Ibach Nomination for USDA Trade Post
The American Soybean Association welcomes President Donald Trump’s nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. “Greg brings a deep understanding of U.S. agriculture and the importance of expanding markets for American farmers,” said ASA CEO Stephen Censky. “As a farmer and rancher himself, he understands firsthand …
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