Apr 27
Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Tyler Schnaithman to the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture, representing District 1, pending confirmation by the Oklahoma State Senate. Schnaithman is a farmer and rancher who was raised in Garber, Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in May 2017 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Schnaithman returned …
Apr 27
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement as the House Rules Committee considers sending the Republicans’ so-called “skinny” farm bill to the House floor. Watch her opening remarks here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Chair Foxx and Ranking Member McGovern. I wish we were here today to …
Apr 27
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following statement today in front of the Rules Committee as it considered the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Statement as prepared: Thank you, Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member McGovern, and Members of the committee. I appreciate the opportunity to come before you …
Apr 27
On Friday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin published an op-ed in The Hill highlighting how the agency is promoting advanced recycling technology to undo plastic waste in a safe, economically friendly way that protects our environment and repurposes its raw materials for productive use. Under President Trump’s leadership, EPA is doing our part to …
Apr 27
Dairy product prices have continued to gain strength even as milk production grew 2.9% on a liquid basis in February. While milk supplies weighed on markets in 2025, new processing capacity coming online in early 2026 has funneled milk towards product production. Even as dairy product production grows, demand is growing for most products, both …
Apr 27
The Oklahoma Wheat Commission will hold an election to fill the District I board seat opening. The election will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2026, commencing at 1 p.m. at the Grant County Expo Center; located at 412 Sixth Street, Pond Creek, Oklahoma. District I consists of Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant and Major counties. All wheat …
Apr 27
For the first time in more than five years, U.S. beef can once again be shipped to the United Kingdom duty free under a new trade framework. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Hallstrom said the agreement creates a major opportunity for American producers by establishing a 13,000-metric-ton zero-duty quota for U.S. beef. …
Apr 27
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing $52 million to help state and tribal governments encourage private landowners to allow public access to their land for hunting, fishing and other wildlife-dependent recreation through the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications through June 8, …
Apr 27
Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced newly elected officers who will help guide national dairy checkoff strategies and programs aimed at protecting and growing dairy sales. “I’m honored and excited to continue working alongside dairy farmers nationwide to strengthen …
Apr 27
The Noble Research Institute is preparing to host its annual Pecan Strategy Research workshop from Wednesday, May 5, to Friday, May 7, at its campus in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Laura Putman of the Noble Research Institute to discuss the ongoing Pecan Strategy Research and the collaborative nature of …
