Under the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Environmental Protection Agency must set annual biofuel blending levels for gasoline and diesel supplies. As part of that process, EPA releases a proposal and receives feedback from stakeholders. The past few years, EPA has acted slowly, setting blending levels after the relevant year had passed or retroactively changing the …
Category: Ag News
Jan 06
2023 American Farm Bureau Convention Kicks Off Today
The 2023 American Farm Bureau Convention is officially underway. The convention is being held Jan. 6-11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a virtual option for portions of the event available. Anchoring this year’s event is an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers. AFBF President Zippy Duvall will give his annual address to Farm Bureau members …
Jan 06
Feeder Steers Higher, Feeder Heifers Steady to Higher, Steer Calves Higher, Heifer Calves Steady at Woodward Livestock Auction
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Jan 05
USDA Oklahoma Farm Service Agency Accepting CRP Offers to Restore Playa Wetlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offers to participate in the Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Migratory Birds, Butterflies, and Pollinators State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) project. FSA is currently accepting offers, and qualifying farmers and landowners have until February 17, 2023 to submit an initial offer, with final …
Jan 05
Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur Pleased with Additional Drought Relief Dollars Allocated and Hopeful for More Soon
At the meeting of the Emergency Drought Commission, KC Sheperd, Farm Director, caught up with Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur, and talked about highlights from the meeting. Data was shared by the director of the drought commission, Trey Lam, on what has been allocated for the drought districts. While there is still a significant need …
Jan 05
Three Weeks of Unchanged Drought Percentages for Oklahoma
Last week, Oklahoma’s drought conditions remained unchanged from the week prior. According to this week’s drought monitor, those conditions from two weeks ago have carried into this week, leaving Oklahoma at a three week stand-still on those drought percentages. Exceptional drought- 11.65 percent Extreme drought or worse – 56.13 percent Severe drought or worse – 80.92 percent Moderate …
Jan 05
OSU’s Kim Anderson says Watch Today’s Crop Prices to Predict Future Crop Prices
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson gives an overview of markets in 2022 and talks about the new year. “Most Oklahomans have sold their 2022 crop, Anderson said, so many do not feel the need to continue to watch crop prices. “Today’s price …
Jan 05
32nd Butter Sculpture Unveiled: “Pennsylvania Dairy: Rooted in Progress for Generations to Come”
Purpose, Education, Community: Sculpture Honors Dairy Families American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, revealed the highly anticipated butter sculpture, a tableau that showcases the importance of the dairy industry’s traditions and its focus on sustainability. “Pennsylvania Dairy: Rooted in Progress for Generations to Come” is the theme for …




















