Category: Ag News
Feb 25
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association opens Fire Relief Funds for affected Producers
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation has officially opened the Fire Relief Fund application for cattle producers who were impacted by the recent wildfires in Northwest Oklahoma. If your operation experienced losses due to these fires, we encourage you to apply for assistance. The Fire Relief Fund was established to provide direct support to cattle producers …
Feb 25
Checkoff Showcasing Innovation, Research Resources at Expo West
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is positioning itself as a strategic innovation partner and resource to the nearly 70,000 entrepreneurs, investors, brands and retailers who will attend Natural Products Expo West, March 3-6, in Anaheim Calif. Expo West is the largest trade show of its kind in North America for the consumer packaged goods and natural …
Feb 25
Oklahoma Wildfire Alert: Why “Fuel Moisture” is Triggering Dangerous Fire Behavior in 2026
Oklahoma Wildfire Alert: Critical Fuel Levels Override Weather Patterns Oklahoma is currently facing a volatile wildfire season, with the state’s natural “fuels”—grass, brush, and timber—reaching a tipping point. Farm Director KC Sheperd had the opportunity to visit with Andy James, Fire Management Chief for the Oklahoma Forestry Services, who said these fuels are so dry …
Feb 25
Politicians React To President Donald Trumps State Of The Union Address
Senator Mullin Reacts to Trump State of the Union: “The right message, at the right time”: This morning,U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), recorded the following video reaction to President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union (SOTU) address last night. MULLIN VIDEO: (1 min 44 seconds) – DOWNLOAD HERE. “Last night’s State of the Union was a victory for common …
Feb 25
John Deere Introduces New 8R and 8RX Tractors With up to 540 Horsepower for Greater Productivity and Performance
John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the launch of six new 8R and 8RX tractor models featuring additional higher horsepower options; ground-up redesign; and improved performance, maneuverability, and versatility. The company has manufactured 8-Series tractors for over 30 years, improving this popular and versatile line of tractors based on customer input. The additional options of 440 hp, 490 hp and …
Feb 25
Chairman Thompson on Bipartisan Farm Bill: ‘The numbers don’t lie’
Ahead of next week’s full committee markup of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) has released a detailed document showing the party breakdown of the standalone legislation incorporated into the bill. Of the 181 bills that influenced H.R. 7567, 82% had bipartisan cosponsors. Along with these bipartisan …
Feb 25
Consumer Research Shows Beef’s Strength in Quality, Protein, and Value
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with David Freelander, Senior Director of Market Research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about how today’s consumers view beef. Freelander says that even consumers who talk frequently about sustainability still prioritize protein quality and nutrition. “At the end of the …
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