On Friday, President Trump issued two Executive Orders (EOs) intended to bolster the beef industry. One of these, titled “Supporting American Ranchers,” outlines the President’s support for six distinct policy initiatives already underway at the agencies. The Executive Orders largely contain a summary of initiatives underway as a result of the Directive to Restore Grazing on National Forest …
Category: Ag News
Sep 08
A Future in Pork Starts Here: Applications Open for 2027 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship
The National Pork Producers Council is looking for the next generation of pork industry leaders. Applications are now open for the 2027 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, which will award ten $2,500 scholarships to college students pursuing careers in the pork industry. The program is supported by CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation. …
Sep 08
American Prime Pairs Satellite Data and AI to Deliver Practical, Field-First Intelligence for Farmers
Turning Raw Data into Actionable Early Warnings With drought conditions lingering and pest pressures escalating across agricultural regions, growers are constantly managing risks that can make or break a crop year. Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Jorge Celis, CEO of American Prime, to discuss how the agricultural intelligence …
Sep 08
Registration for the Great Oklahoma Lunch Crunch Is Now Open!
The Great Oklahoma Lunch Crunch is back for its third annual celebration, and registration is officially open! Schools, organizations, businesses, families, and communities across Oklahoma are invited to join us in celebrating local food and agriculture throughout the entire month of October. Lunch Crunch 2025The Lunch Crunch is an easy way to take your first …
Sep 08
Cow-Calf Corner Derrell Peel: Beef Imports and the Brazil Roller Coaster
Beef imports continue to be the subject of political attention that has resulted in a myriad of variable and inconsistent policies and actions. Cattle and beef markets have been buffeted by a barrage of political interference that has clouded markets and contributed to producer uncertainty and delay in responding to market signals to rebuild cattle …
Sep 08
Un-Scrambling Broiler Egg Set Data
Dennis Brothers writes in Southern Ag Today: You may have heard the saying, “You can’t unscramble an egg.” While that’s true, it may be possible to make sense of broiler egg set data and what it could indicate for future production. By examining trends in eggs set at U.S. hatcheries and comparing them with broiler …
Sep 08
Tuesday 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.
Sep 07
Angie Craig and Austin Scott Weigh In on Farm Bill Prospects and Election Stakes
With Minnesota’s primary just days away, politicians have descended on Farmfest in Southern Minnesota, using the annual trade show to connect with producers and address the path forward for federal farm policy. Among those speaking on the future of the farm bill were House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN) and House Agriculture Committee …
Sep 07
Labor Day History: How Peter McGuire and Early Workers Built a National Holiday
Labor Day stands as a national tribute to the American worker, but its origins stem from the hardships and determination of 19th-century laborers fighting for basic rights. In a historical perspective shared by Todd Gleason for University of Illinois Extension—adapted from an account on the U.S. Embassy to Sweden’s website—the story of the holiday centers …
Sep 05
President Trump Signs Beef Executive Orders Targeting Monopoly Packers, MCOOL and Wolf Delistings
President Donald J. Trump signed two Executive Orders supporting America’s ranchers and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins made additional announcements protecting our nation’s cattle herd and providing transparency for consumers. American ranchers embody the ethos of our nation’s founding 250 years ago and should be provided with the tools to rebuild our Great …
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