Boxed beef prices moved lower Tuesday. Choice cutout closed at $364.76, down $3.01 from Monday, while Select finished at $360.22, down $1.01. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $4.54 from $6.54 the previous day, with 119 loads traded compared to 50 on Monday. Primal values were mostly lower compared to Monday. Rib dropped to $499.70 …
Category: Ag News
Feb 17
Andrea Smith earns Junior Silver Award
Andrea Smith, Henryetta, Okla., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Silver award, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Smith is the 15-year-old daughter of Jonathan and Brooke Smith and attends Henryetta High School. She is a member of the NJAA and the …
Feb 17
Rep. David Hardin Shares Concerns About Poultry Litter Litigation
Oklahoma State Representative David Hardin joined Ron Hays at the 2026 Farm Bureau leadership conference to discuss the ongoing poultry litter litigation, saying the case has reached a point where “some serious decisions have to be made.” Hardin said while he hopes the judge accepts proposed settlements, he is uncertain that will happen given earlier …
Feb 17
USDA Line Speeds Program Another Step Closer to Widespread Adoption, Boosting Pork Processing Capacity
The National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule to update the New Swine Inspection System’s line speed regulations to increase efficiency at pork processing plants. The proposal aims to remove maximum line speed limits for establishments operating under NSIS. Participating establishments will be allowed to set their own line speeds …
Feb 17
Farm & Biofuel Leaders Call on Congress to Accelerate Action on E15
Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association, and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) released a joint statement regarding the lack of progress toward a permanent, legislative fix offering consumers year-round access to E15. After reaching an impasse in January, House leaders agreed to establish an E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council, which was charged with reaching a deal …
Feb 17
NCC Praises USDA Announcement Updating Outdated Chicken Processing Regulations
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced new actions to reduce burdens on U.S. chicken processing facilities, allowing for greater efficiency while maintaining food safety standards. The proposed rule would eliminate outdated administrative requirements that have slowed production and added unnecessary costs for American producers. “I want to thank Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration for …
Feb 17
House Republicans Re-Elect Hilbert Speaker-Designate for Final Term
Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, has re-filed to serve as speaker-designate for the Republican Caucus of the House of Representatives for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. Hilbert was the only member to file for the position. The Speaker of the House serves as the chamber’s chief presiding officer, overseeing committee appointments, the flow of legislation, and …
Feb 17
CoBank analysis indicates U.S. farmers will increase soybean acres this spring
Low crop prices and high production costs are weighing heavily on U.S. farmers as spring planting season draws near and farmers make critical decisions about which crops will offer the most favorable economic return. While late-winter price movements and regional basis signals could influence farmers over the next few weeks, soybeans are currently expected to …
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