Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program that will provide temporary support for eligible beef processing establishments. Under SPUR, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $500 million in payments to eligible entities to support stronger and more stable market opportunities for American …
Category: Ag News
Jun 30
Treasurer’s Office Reports Stable Investment Performance Amid Rising Market Pressures
The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office released its May 2026 Investment Report, highlighting continued portfolio stability as markets responded to shifting inflation expectations, stronger economic data and changing interest rate projections. “The portfolio continues to reflect a disciplined investment approach designed to protect state funds while generating competitive returns,” said State Treasurer Todd Russ. “Maintaining a …
Jun 30
NMPF Praises Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act
From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: “The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act represents the most significant reform to the ag workforce we’ve seen in decades. It is particularly critical for dairy farmers, who have been effectively shut out of the nation’s primary legal agricultural guestworker program. “First and foremost, this bill finally grants dairy access to H-2A by removing …
Jun 30
USDA June Acreage Report Reveals Shifting Crop Intentions Across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its annual June acreage report, detailing significant adjustments in planting and harvesting intentions across the Southern Plains. Striking a balance between fluctuating market demands and regional weather patterns, producers in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas are adjusting their acreage strategies across key commodities. Oklahoma Acres See Major …
Jun 30
USDA Modernizes Crop Reporting to Save Farmers Time and Reduce Paperwork
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced an acreage reporting modernization pilot program that is a foundational part of the administration’s One Farmer, One File effort. FSA is focused on creating a more efficient, consistent, and customer-focused acreage reporting experience for producers and FSA employees. After spring planting is complete, agricultural producers …
Jun 30
Farmer Co-ops Support New Ag Labor Bill, Urge Swift Action to Address Agriculture’s Labor Crisis
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today applauded the introduction of the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA) by House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) and Representative Don Davis (D-N.C.), calling the legislation a critical step toward resolving the labor crisis threatening America’s farmers and ranchers. SAWA would expand the H-2A agricultural guestworker program …
Jun 30
Heavy Acreage Shifts Spotlight New Crop Grain Supply Potential
Following the highly anticipated release of today’s USDA acreage report, significant revisions are sparking discussion across the agriculture industry. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Allendale’s Rich Nelson to break down the surprise shifts in corn, soybean, and wheat acreage and what these numbers mean moving forward. Old Crop Stocks Shrink More Than Anticipated …
Jun 30
Ag Groups React to Bayer’s Push for Glyphosate Import Tariffs
Today, Bayer Crop Science filed a petition with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) seeking tariffs on glyphosate products imported from China. Bayer argues that these imports have made it more difficult for U.S.-based crop protection manufacturers to compete. In response, National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) CEO Sam Kieffer issued the following statement: “Wheat …
Jun 30
OSU Agriculture unveils Turfgrass Center, named for Oklahoma turfgrass pioneer
Supporters of Oklahoma State University Agriculture gathered June 27 to celebrate the grand opening of the Lionel K. Bentley Turfgrass Center. “The Turfgrass Center represents a major step forward for OSU’s turfgrass research, teaching and Extension programs,” said Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture. “It provides a centralized space where faculty, students and industry partners can …
Jun 30
🚨 Applications Are Now Open for the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative! 🚨
Applications Are Now Open for the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative! What if conservation and profitability didn’t have to compete? The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts is excited to launch the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative, a new opportunity for Oklahoma producers ready to strengthen their operations, improve their land, and build new …
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