Feb 26
For 35 years, U.S. soybean farmers have invested together with a singular purpose: to build a stronger, more resilient future for U.S. Soy. Through the Soy Checkoff, those collective investments across food, feed, fuel, industrial, exports and sustainable production, have transformed the soybean industry. It’s created entirely new categories for demand and advanced production—delivering measurable …
Feb 26
According to a listing in the Federal Register earlier today- “In response to a court order, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) are removing the northern and the southern distinct population segments (DPSs) of the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.” The complete rule may be …
Feb 26
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today announced several staffing changes as the organization continues its mission to serve farmer co-op members. Justin Darisse has been promoted to Vice President, Strategy and External Affairs, a role in which he will be responsible for aligning NCFC’s external engagement, member-facing activities, and organizational strategy. Darisse will …
Feb 26
A Bonham man was arrested Jan. 20 following an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Larry Hand after checks with insufficient funds were issued for livestock purchases in Camp County. Daniel L. Stone, 27, was taken into custody in Pittsburg by Camp County sheriff’s deputies on a charge of theft …
Feb 26
The 2026 Grain Market Outlook: Grain markets experienced a volatile week as a combination of weather forecasts and shifting federal policies influenced prices across several commodities, according to OSU crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs. In a recent conversation with farm director KC Sheperd, Dr. Hubbs noted that despite a strong rally in the previous …
Feb 26
– Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions (VPS), a leader in livestock pharmacy compounding, announces the launch of AmoxMelox and Enteriquell, two compounded oral formulations developed using combinations of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medications to meet unique needs. These innovations reflect VPS’ commitment to innovation and address the critical need for infection control in swine production. AmoxMelox combines compounded Amoxicillin and Meloxicam, drugs that target infections and …
Feb 26
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz today announced that the agency is currently accepting Value-Added Producer Grant applications from Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. The Value-Added Producer Grant program helps agriculture producers start a value-added activity that: · Generates new products from the agricultural commodity they produce. · Creates and expands …
Feb 26
Wildfires have burned significant acreage in the Oklahoma Panhandle in recent days, with impacted land in the region exceeding 300,000 acres. With more high-firedanger days ahead, American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company (AFR Insurance), Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) and Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance have teamed up to help the fire departments working tirelessly to …
Feb 26
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Shannon Ferrell, an agricultural economist with Oklahoma State University, about a new ranch succession planning tool designed to help producers address one of the cattle industry’s most pressing challenges—the aging ranch population. Ferrell says ranchers are increasingly aware they must “figure out …
Feb 26
The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and Clean Fuels Alliance America today commended the Environmental Protection Agency for transmitting its final 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for interagency review. The three organizations applauded the Administration for its commitment to America’s farmers, …
