Jun 25
The American Soybean Association released a statement following today’s decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in Durnell v. Monsanto, a case addressing whether state failure-to-warn claims can override federal pesticide labeling decisions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The Court ruled that FIFRA and federal labeling requirements preempt state failure-to-warn claims. “Farmers …
Jun 25
New research from the U.S. Great Plains reveals a direct link between eastern redcedar encroachment and a dramatic spike in disease-carrying tick populations, with the most severe population explosions occurring during the earliest stages of woody plant invasion. The study, published by Propst et al. (2025), tracked tick abundance across varying levels of cedar density. …
Jun 25
Jake Zajkowski from DTN Writes: The White House on Wednesday asked Congress to pass a supplemental funding package that includes a request for $11.1 billion for farmers and calls for Congress to pass year-round E15. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sent a request for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding to House Speaker …
Jun 25
Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Ranking Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled “Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System.” Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Chairman Newhouse, for convening us today, and thank you to our witnesses for making the trip …
Jun 25
Oklahoma Junior Wheat Show 2026 is giving 4-H and FFA students across the state a chance to showcase their wheat production skills, compete for scholarships, and gain valuable experience in grain quality evaluation. In a recent conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Mike Schulte of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission highlighted key dates, …
Jun 25
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, “Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning everyone. Welcome to this Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee hearing titled “Reviewing Partnerships to Enhance Management of the National Forest System.” This …
Jun 25
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Tyler Cozzins, director of the Livestock Market Information Center, who discusses what the latest cattle on feed report reveals about feedlot inventories, dressed weights, and beef demand heading into the summer grilling season. Cattle Staying on Feed Longer Cozzins said one of …
Jun 25
Pollinator Power Week is in full swing across Oklahoma! From butterfly walks and biodiversity celebrations to gardening workshops and pollinator parties, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with nature, learn something new and support the species that keep our ecosystems thriving. June 25 – Green Country Pollinator Party at Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward …
Jun 25
As we move through July and August, forage quality across Oklahoma’s tallgrass and midgrass prairie rangelands and bermudagrass pastures decline. Assuming adequate forage availability, forage quality becomes the primary factor limiting cattle performance. Grazing studies have documented substantial declines in both crude protein concentration and digestibility as summer progresses. Native range crude protein commonly falls …
Jun 25
Summer Crop In The Field Event July 27, 2026 Join us for a day of hands-on learning and collaboration focused on a better understanding of Oklahoma’s summer crops.Engage with fellow growers and industry experts through equipment demonstrations, crop scouting, and insightful discussions. Event details: What: Summer Crop Demo Day presented by Oklahoma State University ExtensionWhen: Monday, July …
