Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the launch of the America First Seafood Strategy (PDF, 8.5 MB) and several actions the Trump Administration is taking to support the American seafood industry. Among these actions is the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making at least $5 billion available in loans through the …
Category: Ag News
Oct 23
R-Calf Weekly Address–Walmart’s Beef Empire Threatens Rancher Independence
A corporation does not have to buy your ranch to take away your independence. It only has to gain enough control over who can buy your cattle—and on what terms. That is the danger behind Walmart’s expanding reach into the cattle and beef industries. Walmart is building a system that reaches from cattle genetics to …
Oct 23
Dairy Checkoff Leaders Anglin Jenkinson Honored With Lyng Award
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) honored Arkansas dairy farmer Ryan Anglin and longtime dairy promotion executive Tom Jenkinson as the 2026 recipients of the Richard E. Lyng Award for their contributions and distinguished service to dairy promotion. The award is named for former U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Richard …
Oct 23
Dairy Checkoff Leaders Elect National Board Officers
Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced election results to guide national dairy checkoff strategies and programs that protect and grow sales. Dairy checkoff leaders elected their officers at the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the NDB, UDIA and National …
Oct 23
Drummond seeks emissions data from Inola smelter companies before construction starts
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today asked a Rogers County judge to let the State begin gathering evidence now from Century Aluminum Company and Aluminum Oklahoma, the companies behind the proposed Inola aluminum smelter, rather than wait until after the court rules on their motion to dismiss. Under state law, a defendant’s 30-day deadline to respond to …
Oct 23
Certified Angus Beef Sales Resilient Amid Down Supply
Certified Angus Beef (CAB) closed its 48th year with more than 1.224 billion pounds sold globally. The result came despite the tightest supply since 2018, elevated beef prices and greater pressure on household budgets. This year’s performance points to a marketplace that continued to make room for quality, even as higher prices weighed on end-users. …
Oct 23
Oklahoma Rainfall Outlook: Panhandle and Western Counties First in Line for Needed Moisture
While sunny skies and crisp conditions may feel pleasant across much of Oklahoma, agricultural producers and water managers know that the best weather right now comes in shades of gray. Soil moisture deficits, low stock ponds, and diminished lake levels across the state continue to make widespread, soaking rainfall the top priority heading into late …
Oct 23
Early Voting Begins Wednesday for November General Election
State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced today that in-person absentee voting (also known as “early voting”) for the November 3 General Election begins Wednesday across the state. Early voting locations will be open Wednesday, October 28 through Friday, October 30 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Saturday, October 31 (8 a.m. – 2 p.m.) …
Oct 23
Cassandra Fish Says Strong Beef Demand Supports Cattle Market Outlook
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Cassandra Fish of The Beef Read about improving cattle market sentiment, resilient beef demand, tighter fed cattle supplies ahead and a new USDA daily negotiated cattle report designed to provide a more representative five-area average. Cattle Market Shows Strength Fish said the …
Oct 23
Blue and Gold Pride: Oklahoma FFA Celebrates Sweeping Success and National Titles in Indianapolis
Oklahoma FFA members are once again proving that the future of agriculture is running strong in the Sooner State, turning heads and bringing home serious hardware from the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. From historic team finishes and national proficiency titles to elite agriscience championships and premier chapter honors, students from across Oklahoma showcased …
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