Category: Ag News
Sep 03
NCC Commends Trump Administration Support for Buying American Cotton Act
The National Cotton Council (NCC) greatly appreciates the Trump Administration for its strong support of the bipartisan Buying American Cotton Act (BACA). “We applaud President Trump and the Administration for recognizing the importance of BACA and the role it can play in strengthening demand for U.S. cotton,” said NCC Chairman Nathan Reed. “This landmark legislation …
Sep 03
Produce Safety Leader for U.S. Food & Drug Administration to Discuss Opportunities with State Agriculture Officials
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture at its 2026 annual meeting will host a policy committee meeting to discuss food systems and nutrition opportunities and challenges across the country, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Director of the Office of Produce Safety Dr. Donna Garren will share about Produce Safety Rule implementation and working with states. In addition to scheduled …
Sep 03
Oklahoma Representatives Drive Strategies for Capital, Land, and Next-Gen Ranchers at Common Ground Coalition Summit
The Common Ground Coalition continued its regional summit series in Fort Worth, bringing together livestock industry participants from across the Southern Plains and beyond to identify practical solutions that strengthen the livestock industry. As attendees gathered, recent market instability and ongoing discussion about the president’s beef import actions remained top of mind. While participants acknowledged …
Sep 03
FAPRI Releases 2026 Baseline Update for U.S. Agricultural Markets
The University of Missouri Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) has released the 2026 Baseline Update for U.S. Agricultural Markets. Crop returns, through a combination of continued soft crop prices and elevated production costs, remain under pressure. Crop prices strengthen modestly in 2026/27, but prices remain well below recent peaks. In contrast, we continue to …
Sep 03
Ethan Lane Urges More Beef Processing Options for Cattle Producers
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about President Donald Trump’s ideas for beef processing, the need for more small and regional packing capacity, and concerns over government intervention in the cattle market. Part one can be found here. …
Sep 03
Livestock Equipment In High Demand Ahead of Ken Carpenter Fall Consignment Auction
Auctions can be a good opportunity for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers looking to sell equipment, livestock supplies or other items, according to Ken Carpenter, owner of Ken Carpenter Auction and Realty. Carpenter spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about the auction process, what agricultural equipment is selling well, and what farmers can expect from …
Sep 03
R-CALF USA Statement on DOJ Expansion of Beef Price Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice announced via X today that it is expanding its ongoing investigation into beef affordability to include eight of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, including Kroger, Publix, Walmart, Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize USA, Costco and Amazon. The investigation has thus far focused on the nation’s four largest meatpackers. R-CALF USA has …
Sep 03
Drought Monitor: Exceptional Drought Persists in Oklahoma as August Ends
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. August is officially in the books, but Oklahoma is still dealing with exceptional drought, which was present every week throughout the month and has expanded again this week to cover 12.64% of Oklahoma. While the dry stretch continues, there is some hope for rain, with central and …
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