Category: Ag News
Feb 05
Choice Boxed Beef Down 77 Cents to $367.25 on Thursday
Boxed beef values were lower for the second straight day on Thursday. Choice closed at $367.25, down $0.77 from Wednesday, while Select finished at $360.37, down $1.72 day over day. The Choice/Select spread widened to $6.88, compared with $5.93 on Wednesday, and load count increased to 115 from 101. On the primal side, ribs rose …
Feb 05
State agriculture departments ask USDA to allow for local meat processors to access additional markets
Today at the 2026 Winter Policy Conference, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members encouraged USDA to develop an additional pathway for products from state-inspected meat and poultry processing facilities to be sold across state lines. The policy amendment members passed states that NASDA supports the modification of existing or addition of a new USDA Food Safety …
Feb 05
Lankford Releases Ninth Edition of Federal Fumbles
US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released his ninth edition of Federal Fumbles today, revealing billions of dollars lost to wasteful spending, inefficiencies, fraud, and improper payments. The report details eyebrow-raising research grants, weak oversight of taxpayer funds sent overseas, systemic failures in food assistance programs, and the staggering cost of government shutdowns, while offering specific policy solutions …
Feb 05
NOPA & CRA Applaud NASDA’s Unanimous and Bipartisan Support for Vegetable Oils
The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) and the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) today commended the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) for unanimously adopting a resolution to engage with USDA and HHS to ensure that the safety and nutritional benefits of vegetable oils are accurately represented. The resolution, which was approved by the …
Feb 05
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs: Soybean Rally Offers Pricing Opportunity Amidst “Wishy-Washy” Global Markets and Drought Concerns
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs: Soybean Rally Offers Pricing Opportunity Amidst “Wishy-Washy” Global Markets and Drought Concerns The grain markets are seeing significant movement this week, driven by geopolitical headlines and social media posts from the White House. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Dr. Todd Hubbs, Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist, to …
Feb 05
Scott Loss named Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award recipient
Oklahoma State University’s Scott Loss has been named a recipient of the 2025 Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award by OSU Agriculture. “The Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award recognizes faculty who exemplify the very best of OSU Agriculture, and Dr. Loss is richly deserving of this honor,” said Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture. “His recognized research contributions, …
Feb 05
CattleFax Outlook Signals Cattle Cycle Turning as Strong Demand Meets Tight Supplies in 2026
The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, shared expert market and weather analysis today. “The U.S. cattle and beef industry enters 2026 with strong but volatile market conditions, as historically tight cattle supplies, record-setting beef demand, and elevated policy and weather uncertainty continue to support prices, even as …
Feb 05
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Elects New Board Executive Committee
The checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced new board officers and members of the organization’s executive committee, elected at its first meeting of the new year. The executive committee helps guide the board by advising on priorities and shaping the issues brought forward for full board consideration. Dairy Farmers of America President and CEO …
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