The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and Consortium for Common Food Names welcomed the United States’ signing of reciprocal trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala this week, underscoring the importance of reinforcing long-standing market access gains for U.S. dairy exporters and preventing the emergence of new trade barriers. As outlined in the agreements, El Salvador …
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Jan 30
USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Weekend Bomb Cyclone Winter Storm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers, ranchers, families, and small businesses across the Southeast, southern Virginia, and potentially parts of the mid‑Atlantic and New England to prepare for a rapidly intensifying winter storm expected to develop into a bomb cyclone this weekend. USDA staff in regional, state, and county offices are ready to assist communities …
Jan 30
Angus Genetics Looks Ahead to the Next Phase of Genomic Progress
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Kelli Retallick Riley, president of Angus Genetics, about how genomics and emerging measurements could shape the future of beef production. Riley reflects on ongoing industry discussions around modernizing the USDA grading system and how red meat yield may eventually be …
Jan 30
What are your Perceptions of Wetlands? Seeking Participants
What are Your Perceptions of Wetlands? Researchers are investigating what stakeholders think about wetlands in Oklahoma. Seeking Participants! Taking part only requires about thirty minutes (in-person or Zoom). Participants will be provided several opinion-based statements regarding wetlands and will sort them according to how they reflect their opinions. To sign up for this research study …
Jan 30
Landscape Spotlight: Comanche Pool Grazing Lands In Kansas And Oklahoma
A Very Cool, Very Special Place The Comanche Pool Grazing LandsA vast swath of intact prairie known as the Comanche Pool grazing lands stretches along the border of Kansas and Oklahoma. These rolling, undeveloped grasslands cover 7 million contiguous acres and span 15 counties. Today, the ranchers who raise cattle in the Comanche Pool area …
Jan 30
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Prioritizes Education and Ag Issues in New Legislative Session
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Prioritizes Education and Ag Issues in New Legislative Session: As the new legislative session kicks off in Oklahoma, Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton is setting his sights on critical issues affecting both the state’s future and its agricultural backbone. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Paxton …
Jan 30
Grain Marketing Resolutions to Make It Through ‘Weird’ Years
Andrew Mages said half of his job as a commodities broker with Progressive Ag is being a psychiatrist, helping farmers navigate the emotions of grain marketing and the fear of missing out. “Farmers actually have very good instincts,” he said. “Sometimes, they just need an extra push.” As far as grain marketing goes, 2025 was …
Jan 30
Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference Set for February 13 in Stillwater
As cattle producers prepare for another year of possible market volatility and management challenges, Jennifer Patterson, OSU Extension agricultural educator in Payne County, says the upcoming Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference is designed to deliver timely information and practical takeaways. Speaking with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Patterson explained that the annual regional event brings together …
Jan 30
Friday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
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