Returning for its eighteenth consecutive year, Zoetis encourages veterinary clinics, and animal health distributors and retailers to support their local FFA students through its Industry Support Program. The annual rebate program helps support local chapter educational and leadership opportunities for students by providing funding through the sales of select Zoetis Cattle products. “Today’s FFA members …
Category: Ag News
Feb 26
Emergency Drought Committee Approves Assistance Program
The Emergency Drought Committee met on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and voted to approve a new program aimed to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma producers. The application period opens March 9 and runs through June 30, 2026.The application will be available at local conservation districts and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission webpage beginning March 9.Oklahoma …
Feb 26
Oklahoma Drought Worsens Sharply, Now Covering More Than 90% of the State In This Weeks Drought Monitor
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions across Oklahoma continue to intensify this week, with 100% of the state now showing some level of dryness. While exceptional drought remains absent, the rapid expansion of moderate to extreme drought underscores how quickly conditions have deteriorated, driven by persistent warmth, wind, and a lack …
Feb 26
CAB Insider back with another market update
The fed cattle market continued to show strength last week as negotiated trade developed very late on Friday. February Live Cattle futures traded near contract highs at $247/cwt. and small cash trade volume in the north centered on that price. Extremely small harvest volume was the key element in last week’s market, sending a clear …
Feb 26
Rollins, Vaden, and Forst Announce Disposal of Dilapidated USDA Facilities
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Deputy Secretary Stephen A. Vaden, joined by General Services Administrator Edward C. Forst, announced the imminent disposal of the South Building and Braddock Place, returning resources to the American taxpayer, effectuating the vision of President Donald J. Trump, and reducing the real estate footprint of the …
Feb 26
Farm Bureau Calls on House Agriculture Committee to Pass Farm Bill
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today commented on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. “Farmers appreciate the work Chairman G.T. Thompson and the House Agriculture Committee have done in drafting a new, modernized farm bill. It will provide much-needed certainty for farmers who are facing record high expenses and historically …
Feb 26
Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Trey Lam on Wildfire Prevention, Water Gains, and the 2026 OACD Meeting
Oklahoma’s vast landscapes, from rolling prairies to bustling ranchlands, are under constant stewardship by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC). Executive Director Trey Lam recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the upcoming Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) annual meeting and the critical initiatives shaping the state’s environmental future. The OACD Annual …
Feb 26
Growth Energy Raises Alarm over Missed E15 Deadline
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, expressed renewed urgency after Congress missed another deadline to approve a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to E15. After reaching an impasse in January, House leaders agreed to establish an E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council, tasked with striking a deal no later than February 15 and sending legislation to the House floor no later than February 25, 2026. Despite reports of progress, no legislation …
Feb 26
Wildfire Activity and Elevated Risks Across Oklahoma
Dormant fuels and persistent dry conditions continue to drive significant wildfire activity across Oklahoma, with state forestry resources currently engaged in multiple large-scale suppressions. As of late February 2026, the combination of above-normal temperatures and low relative humidity has created an environment where even moderate winds trigger problematic fire behavior, including tree torching and spotting. …
Feb 26
Thursday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
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