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Category: Ag News
Feb 04
NFU Welcomes EPA Clarification, Calls for Federal Right to Repair Law
National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports farmers’ right to repair their own equipment and cannot be used by equipment manufacturers to block their access to independent repair.The EPA’s statement is a step forward for family farmers and ranchers who have long pushed back against repair restrictions that limit competition and drive up costs.“The EPA’s statement is an encouraging message to farm country. We need the …
Feb 04
OLAC Seeks 10 Producers to Pilot New Regenerative Farming Initiative
NEW opportunity for OLAC producers! We’re gearing up to launch the Farming with Integrity Conservation Recognition Program – an opportunity for producers using conservation-conscious and regenerative growing practices to stand out among their peers for demonstrating integrity in farming. Before we launch, we’re seeking feedback from 10 eligible* producers who will be asked to test …
Feb 04
Klobuchar, Heinrich, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Concerns About National Trail Program
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies are leading 19 of their colleagues in pressing …
Feb 04
7th Annual Oklahoma Denim Ball 2026: Schedule, Hall of Fame Inductions, and Registration Details
The 7th Annual Oklahoma Denim Ball 2026 is Coming up March 27th and 28th At the National in Oklahoma City. The buzz is building earlier than ever for one of the Oklahoma agriculture industry’s favorite traditions. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Charity Martin of OKIE Cotton to discuss the highly anticipated return …
Feb 04
Oklahoma’s Cheyenne Sparks Steps into National Leadership Role with ANCW
Speaking with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays at CattleCon26, Cheyenne Sparks of Oklahoma CattleWomen shared the excitement surrounding her new leadership role with the American National CattleWomen. Sparks announced that she has been elected vice president of ANCW, calling it the culmination of a long journey of involvement. “I’m very excited to share …
Feb 04
Spring Tick Season Increases Risk of Bovine Anaplasmosis, Prompting Call for Early Vaccination
As tick activity rises in spring, University Products urges veterinarians to prioritize early vaccination against bovine anaplasmosis to protect cattle health, reduce disease severity, and prevent economic losses in beef and dairy herds. With the disease becoming more prevalent in many regions, timely administration of the University Products Anaplasmosis vaccine is essential to protecting herd …
Feb 04
Modern Ag Alliance Releases First-Ever State of the American Farmer Report
The Modern Ag Alliance released its inaugural State of the American Farmer report, providing a first-of-its-kind national assessment of the economic, regulatory, and operational challenges facing U.S. farmers. The findings reveal an industry in crisis. Farmers are facing rising input costs, declining commodity prices, and growing regulatory uncertainty, contributing to increasing concern about the long-term viability of …
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