Feb 25
On February 24, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union 2026 address to a joint session of Congress. Lasting approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes, it was the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history. Key Mentions of Agriculture and Producers The “Backbone of America” The President referred to American …
Feb 25
When a serious injury, illness or natural disaster threatens a farm family’s ability to plant, harvest or care for livestock, the future of that operation can hang in the balance. Now, farm and ranch families in Missouri will have a new safety net. Farm Rescue today announced it is expanding its service area into Missouri, …
Feb 25
National Farmers Union VP Jeff Kipley Proposes IMSET to Save Small Family Farms in New Farm Bill: The American agricultural landscape is facing a period of significant instability, leading many in the industry to call for a more robust and predictable safety net. In a recent discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Jeff Kipley, Vice …
Feb 25
The rapid growth of beef × dairy crossbreeding is reshaping feeder cattle supplies across the country. As dairy producers increasingly breed dairy cows to beef sires to capture added value on non-replacement calves, more dairy × beef crossbred steers are entering Oklahoma feedlots. That trend raises an important question: how do these dairy crossbreds compare …
Feb 25
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Feb 24
Boxed beef surged higher Tuesday, with the Choice cutout jumping $8.21 to $377.43, marking the largest single-day gain so far this year. Choice has now posted gains for four consecutive sessions, climbing a total of $13.63 over that stretch. Select added $1.70 to $366.01, widening the Choice/Select spread to $11.42 on movement of 102 loads. …
Feb 24
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) expresses appreciation to Glenn “GT” Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, for introducing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, which reinforces the importance of conservation under Title II and provides much-needed certainty for farmers, ranchers, and locally led conservation efforts nationwide. Title II of the Farm Bill remains the backbone of voluntary, incentive-based conservation …
Feb 24
State officials say drought conditions continue to worsen across Oklahoma, prompting renewed discussion at a recent drought commission meeting about how much relief funding remains available. Trey Lam with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission outlined where the state stands financially. Lam said the commission has just wrapped up its third round of drought programming and noted, …
Feb 24
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
