Nov 06
Liquidity has become the primary concern among agricultural lenders for their producer customers followed closely by farm income levels, according to the 2023 Agricultural Lender Survey report produced jointly by the American Bankers Association and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, more commonly known as Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM and AGM.A). Rising input costs, previously ranked …
Nov 06
There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective. Read below! The Southern Plains Perspective is authored by Clay Pope- who farms with his wife Sarah. If you follow the national ag press, you already know that the general consensus among farm policy experts seems to be that there is little hope for …
Nov 06
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas for these committee members who make important decisions about how Federal farm programs are …
Nov 06
Each year during the month of November, I am proud that our nation takes this time to reflect on the unique heritage, rich history and special contributions of Native Americans. As a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, I always take this special time to reflect on my tribal heritage and the importance …
Nov 06
Oklahoma State University Extension wheat specialists say the slow, soaking rain that fell across parts of the state last week is just what the 2024 wheat crop needed. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports about 75% of next year’s wheat has now been planted. Amanda Silva, OSU Extension small grains specialist, said OSU’s wheat fields …
Nov 06
Signals in 2023 show strong demand for Angus cattle, beef product. The American Angus Association® concluded a successful fiscal year, filled with industry-leading advances, reflection on the breed’s U.S. history and camaraderie among its membership. As a whole, 2023 marked the ninth-consecutive year of more than 300,000 registrations, with an additional 138,377 transfers. Regular and …
Nov 06
Today at Heritage Place, close to 100 guests with a vested interest in agriculture and the farm bill were in attendance to listen to the Chairman of the House Ag Committee, GT Thompson, and Congressman Frank Lucas. The event was moderated by Oklahoma Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur. Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director, KC Sheperd …
Nov 06
The long-term demand trends for dairy products indicate butter, cheese and other full-fat dairy foods will continue to grow in sales and volume for the foreseeable future. U.S. consumers have shifted away from margarine and reduced fat dairy foods over the last decade as nutritional science surrounding saturated fats has evolved. As a result, butterfat …
