Category: Ag News

Despite Concerns, Gross Receipts Remain Strong

Gross Receipts to the Treasury for the past year set a new record high for the sixth consecutive month, but falling energy prices raise concerns about future collections, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced today. Twelve-month gross receipts through November are $17.36 billion, up by $2.44 billion, or 16.3 percent, from the prior 12 months. However, …

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First USDA ATM In Spain Gives USGC Members, Staff Deeper Look At Market Potential

The first-ever U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agricultural trade mission (ATM) to Madrid, Spain, took place last week, allowing potential Spanish and Portuguese importers to discuss U.S. grain purchasing specifics and network with U.S. Grains Council (USGC) staff and members. USGC-sponsored member-representatives in the delegation included Mark Wilson, USGC corn sector director; Verity Ulibarri, USGC …

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Feeder Steers Higher, Feeder Heifers Steady to Higher, Steer Calves Higher, Heifer Calves Steady at Woodward Livestock

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OSU’s Kim Anderson says Wheat and Corn Markets Are Looking “Shakey”

This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson gives his latest update on the commodity markets. In the last week and a half, Anderson said a dollar was knocked off wheat prices, bringing them down to around $7.90. One month ago, Anderson said wheat …

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Meat Institute Congratulates Rep. Thompson for Being Elected Chairman of House Ag Committee

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today released the following statement from Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts regarding the House Republican Conference’s election of U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) to serve as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for the 118th Congress. “Chairman Thompson has been an outspoken supporter of …

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Cole Applauds Passage of FY23 NDAA

Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that reflects the bipartisan, bicameral agreement reached on the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. With Cole’s support, the bill passed the House this evening …

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Lucas: NDAA Fulfills Our Obligation to Provide for the Security of the Nation

Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Lucas supported the legislation.  “One of the most important duties of Congress is to provide for the security of our nation. Today, the House continued its 62-year tradition …

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ASA Elects 2023 Executive Committee, Welcomes 13 New Board Members

During its annual meeting in St. Louis this week, the American Soybean Association elected the leaders who will guide the organization through the coming year’s top advocacy priorities, including the much-anticipated 2023 Farm Bill, among other policy issues. Daryl Cates (IL), who previously served as ASA vice president, will serve as 2023 ASA president. Cates …

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NMPF Statement on USDA’s Extended Deadline for Dairy Margin Coverage Signup

From NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “NMPF thanks Secretary Vilsack and USDA’s Farm Service Agency for extending the deadline for Dairy Margin Coverage Program signup to Jan. 31. With input costs at record highs and early projections showing possible DMC payments for the first eight months of 2023, it’s imperative that producers have time …

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