Feb 18
New World screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, was eradicated from the continental United States decades ago through a coordinated effort that pushed the pest into Central America, and for years a biological barrier was maintained in Panama. The fly resurfaced in southern Mexico in late 2024. While the U.S. remains free of an established NWS population, recent developments, …
Feb 18
The Farm Credit Council sent a letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member Angie Craig expressing support for the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and urging completion of the Farm Bill this year. Read the full letter below. February 18, 2026 The Honorable Glenn “GT” ThompsonChairmanCommittee on …
Feb 18
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster offers this early look at the livestock, grain, oilseed and cotton futures for February 18, 2026.
Feb 18
In sorghum production, consistency defines success. Farmers depend on hybrids that deliver high-end performance across seasons, environments and growing regions. That reliability was on display in the 2025 National Sorghum Producers Yield Contest, where Pioneer® brand hybrids helped farmers earn first-place honors in all six contest categories across the United States, including the prestigious Bin Buster …
Feb 18
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement applauding USDA’s proposed rules to update federal line speed regulations in poultry and swine processing establishments: “We are pleased to see USDA take this next step to modernize and provide much needed certainty …
Feb 18
NFU President Rob Larew Calls for Radical Overhaul of Farm Bill Safety Net: The House Agriculture Committee’s recent markup of the Farm Bill is a significant step, but National Farmers Union President Rob Larew emphasizes that there is still a long way to go before reaching the finish line. In a discussion with Farm Director …
Feb 18
Recent observations from high-impact wildfires in northwestern Oklahoma confirm that fire behavior has met “extreme” thresholds. While a Red Flag Warning remains in place for central Oklahoma today, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Thursday, signaling that elevated fire danger is pushing further east into the northeastern and south-central portions of the state. …
Feb 18
Compared to the last report. Movement has picked up; movement has been slow to steady. We do see continued movement due to the drought and the winter storm we received. We are supposed to see some moisture move across Oklahoma with mild temperatures to follow. Drought worsens; 94 percent of the state has some form …
Feb 18
Beaver Livestock had a total head count of 4,040 head on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Compared to last sale: Feeder steers 2.00-5.00 higher. Steer calves 7.00-12.00 higher. Feeder heifers and heifer calves 5.00-10.00 higher. Quality attractive with several fancy drafts. Demand strong. CME live feeder futures boards closed 4.35 in the green today. Fires continue …
Feb 18
The Tuesday stocker and calf sale at OKC West had 2,349 head. Compared to last week: Steer calves 3.00-6.00 higher. Heifer calves 5.00-10.00 higher. Demand very good for all classes of cattle. The spread between No. 1 and No. 2 cattle continued to narrow this week, as quality becomes less of a concern and buyers …
