Feb 10
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the enrollment periods for agricultural producers and landowners to submit offers for the Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for Continuous CRP starting Feb. 12, 2026, through March 20, 2026. Enrollment for General CRP will run from March …
Feb 10
Branding today is still the most recognized and accepted means of indicating ownership of cattle in North America. Eventually, other methods such as electronic ear tags may become the standard for identification, but for now, cattle producers continue to utilize the time-tested, permanent and universal method of branding. Branding, is an effective method of permanent …
Feb 10
State Treasurer Todd Russ released the January 2026 State Tax Revenue Report, showing total monthly revenue of $1.50 billion, a 0.2% decrease from December, but a 1.3% increase from January 2025. Over the last 12 months, Oklahoma received $17.22 billion, up 2.1% year-over-year, reflecting continued stability in the state’s fiscal base. “January reflects a moderation …
Feb 10
With bipartisan approval from the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee, legislation to encourage and promote more local farming throughout the state, including urban areas, is now headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 2061 by Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, will create the Oklahoma Food Policy Council. “The ultimate goal is to coordinate efforts related …
Feb 10
Yesterday, the United States and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh agreed to an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade to strengthen their bilateral economic relationship and allow the two countries’ exporters access to each other’s respective markets. The Agreement builds upon a firm economic foundation between the countries that includes the U.S.-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum …
Feb 10
Yesterday,U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) hosted a live telephone town hall event with tens of thousands of Oklahomans across the state. During the call, Senator Mullin highlighted the critical agencies within the Department of Homeland Security that will be affected by a Democrat Shutdown and where Oklahomans may see disruptions to services. Senator Mullin also took …
Feb 10
United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) responded to the Administration’s announcement of a new beef trade agreement with Argentina that will govern trade flows in calendar year 2026. USCA President Justin Tupper said the association has been engaged with the Administration since the idea of expanded imports from Argentina was first floated. “The announcement of today’s …
Feb 10
USDA Report Leaves Markets “Stuck in the Mud” with Quiet Updates and 2026 Supply Questions The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report landed with a softer impact than usual this February, offering few major surprises to shake up the grain markets. Rich Nelson of Allendale Inc. joined Farm …
Feb 10
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17, Oklahomans will experience a faster, simpler way to handle driver license and motor vehicle transactions. Service Oklahoma’s new unified platform brings together services that were previously managed through separate systems, reducing wait times, expanding online capabilities and introducing enhanced security protections. “This is Service Oklahoma doing exactly what it was created to do—making it easier and faster for …
Feb 10
Stephen Diebel, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association first vice president, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Governor Greg Abbott, today attended the grand opening of the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) sterile fly dispersal facility at Moore Airfield Base. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was well represented at the announcement and communicated …
