AFR Cooperative President Scott Blubaugh: “In response to Secretary Rollins recently announced initial initiatives to rebuild the American beef herd, we applaud the administration’s efforts to make locally produced beef a priority and recognize the important steps being taken to strengthen the nation’s beef supply. However, additional measures are needed to provide producers with the …
Category: Ag News
Sep 02
Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo seeks speakers for 2027 School for Successful Ranching
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is seeking speakers for the 2027 School for Successful Ranching, a premier educational event for cattle raisers, wildlife managers, landowners and others invested in the beef industry. Held annually as part of the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, the School for Successful Ranching is scheduled for April 8-10, 2027, …
Sep 02
Cow-Calf Corner Paul Beck: Weaning Calves During Hot, Dry Weather
Many producers have considered starting to wean their calves early this year due to drought and declining forage quality. As Mark discussed in recent Cow-Calf Corner article from August 3 (https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/beef-extension/cow-calf-corner-the-newsletter-archives/2026/august-3-2026) early weaning is an effective drought-management tool to reduce the nutrient requirements of the cowherd, preserve cow body condition, and reduce forage demand. Weaning is a stressful event in a calf’s …
Sep 02
Trump Administration Delivers $77M in Water Infrastructure Improvements to Broken Bow, Idabel Rural Water Systems
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz announced today that the Trump Administration provided more than $77 million in water infrastructure improvements in southeast Oklahoma. The Administration’s investment will improve the water treatment plant and distribution systems for Broken Bow and Idabel’s Public Works Authority. Additionally, upgrades will make the system …
Sep 02
Oklahoma State Fair 2026: Dates, Giant America 250 Wheel, New Foods, Concert Lineup, and Ticket Discounts
The countdown is officially underway for the 2026 Oklahoma State Fair, scheduled to run from September 17 through September 27. Marking the latest opening date on the fair’s historical calendar, organizers are gearing up for eleven days of food, music, family entertainment, and agricultural showcase events. Adding to the excitement this year, fairgoers will be …
Sep 02
TSCRA opens applications for the spring 2027 Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Program
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is accepting applications for its spring 2027 Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Program. The competitive, paid internships run from mid-January through early May and offer students an opportunity to build professional skills, expand their industry networks and work alongside association staff, agricultural leaders and participating member businesses and ranches. Spring …
Sep 02
Use of Cover Crops Continues to Grow Nationally, New Survey Reports
View the 2026 report now (PDF) The 2026 survey was conducted by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, and American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). This is the ninth National Cover Crop Survey Report published by CTIC and SARE since 2013. Results of the 2026 National Cover Crop …
Sep 02
Ethan Lane: Cattle Producers Want Government to ‘Leave Them Alone’ Amid Market Intervention
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane, vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the recent actions coming from the White House and the growing concerns among cattle producers about government intervention in the cattle market. Cattle Producers Frustrated With Government Intervention …
Sep 02
Does a Big Pro Farmer Crop Tour Gap Mean a Big WASDE Yield Change?
Grant Gradner writes in Southern Ag Today: Recent bullishness in corn and soybean futures has been driven by a tightening balance sheet in both crops. Demand has expanded, and weather in key growing areas has trimmed supply. That weather is now showing up in the USDA crop condition ratings (USDA-NASS, 2026), and the Pro Farmer …
Sep 02
What They Are Saying: Leaders Across U.S. Applaud EPA’s Action on 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions
On August 31, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced decisions for 34 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program for 2025. EPA reviewed and considered information submitted by each petitioning small refinery in consultation with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and then evaluated each SRE petition consistent with the Clean Air …
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