National Sorghum Producers (NSP) welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency clarifying that federal law supports farmers’ right to repair their own equipment, a move expected to reduce repair costs, limit downtime during critical fieldwork and improve productivity for growers across the country. The guidance makes clear that the Clean Air Act does not prohibit …
Category: Ag News
Feb 02
PLC and BLM Sign MOU to Promote Grazing Allotment Cooperative Monitoring
Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote cooperative monitoring of grazing allotments on National Forest System lands. The MOU will help public lands ranchers and local BLM officials cooperate to collect and analyze data on rangeland health to …
Feb 02
Top 10 States Now Control 57% of U.S. Beef Cow Herd
According to National Beef Wire, Oklahoma is Number 2 when it comes to Beef Cows. Texas leads the country in beef cow numbers, accounting for nearly 15% of all beef cows in the United States with more than 4.0 million head. Oklahoma and Missouri follow as the second- and third-largest beef cow states, reinforcing the …
Feb 02
Governor Stitt’s 2026 State of the State: A Vision for Oklahoma’s Future
Governor Kevin Stitt delivered his eighth and final State of the State address to a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature, outlining a bold vision to cement the state’s recent progress and secure the American Dream for future generations. Reflecting on the past seven years, Stitt highlighted significant achievements in fiscal responsibility, education, and economic …
Feb 02
Cow Calf Corner Dr Derrell Peel: Cattle Markets: Same Story, Next Chapter
The Cattle report released by USDA in late January does nothing to change the strong fundamentals driving cattle markets. Nearly all inventory categories were down year over year, including the all cattle and calves total, down 0.4 percent compared to last year. The 2025 calf crop was smaller than earlier projections at 32.9 million head, …
Feb 02
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 02
Livestock Marketing Association Opens Applications for 2026 Scholarships
The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) has announced that applications are now open for its 2026 scholarship programs, offering two distinct opportunities to support students pursuing education and careers connected to the livestock marketing industry. LMA members are encouraged to endorse applicants—customers, family members, employees, or students from their communities—who demonstrate interest in or understanding of …
Feb 02
EPA Advances Farmers’ Right to Repair Their Own Equipment, Saving Repair Costs and Productivity
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advanced American farmers and equipment owners’ lawful right to repair their farm and other nonroad diesel equipment. EPA’s guidance to manufacturers clarifies that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports, rather than restricts, Americans’ ability to make repairs on their own, and makes clear manufacturers can no longer use …
Feb 02
Growing Together: The Importance of Community and Conservation
Justine Anderson, Oklahoma Conservation Commission- In the hills of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, stands a lush crop garden managed by the Yang family. Neng Yang and his wife immigrated to the United States from Laos in 1979 and lived in California for much of their life before moving to the plains. After working for the government …
Feb 02
Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow: 6 More Weeks of Winter Predicted for 2026
Early this morning in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, groundhog Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow as part of the annual Groundhog Day tradition. Upon appearing, Phil observed his shadow, a sign that, according to folklore, indicates six more weeks of winter weather. The tradition, which dates back more than a century, is closely followed each year as …
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