Jan 16
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, along with Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Ted Budd (R-NC). Senator Mullin joins the Board at a critical time as it prepares to deliver its comprehensive report to the Secretary …
Jan 16
Chris Aarhus on Co-op History, Challenges, and the Shift from Landlines to Broadband: In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Chris Aarhus to discuss the rich history of cooperatives in the United States and the critical role they continue to play in rural communities. From their tumultuous beginnings in the 19th …
Jan 16
The U.S. chicken industry is on a decades-long winning streak. Steady growth in consumer demand coupled with efficiency gains in broiler production have powered the sector’s remarkable growth over the last 30 years. However, an emerging set of challenges could put that track record of consistently reliable growth in jeopardy. A slowdown in new processing …
Jan 16
January 16, 2026 – USA Pulses, the leading voice for farmers and processors of American-grown pulses – the dry, edible seeds of legumes commonly known as dried peas, lentils, chickpeas, and dry beans – applauds the newly signed Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. The law, which expands the fluid milk options available in the National School …
Jan 16
The Oklahoma House of Representatives completed bill filing Thursday, Jan. 15, for the Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature. A total of 1,578 House Bills and 50 House Joint Resolutions were filed before the deadline. The full text of the bills, along with additional information including authors and co-authors, may be found online at okhouse.gov. …
Jan 16
By: National Agricultural Law Center Attorney Staff in Southern Ag Today Agricultural law in 2025 was marked by developments with lasting implications for producers, agribusinesses, and rural communities. Attorneys at the National Agricultural Law Center have identified the following major trends that shaped the year. Looking ahead to 2026, many of the top issues from …
Jan 16
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted yes on H.R.6938, Appropriations Minibus: Commerce, Justice, & Science, Energy & Water Development, and Interior & Environment. Remember, the Democrat controlled Senate in 2024 did not pass a single appropriations bill. The Republican Senate, however, is working at record pace and has now passed …
Jan 16
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at the Congressionally created 1890 land-grant universities to pursue careers in food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences. The application deadline is March 8, 2026. Students around the country are invited to complete and submit …
Jan 16
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, about OCA’s upcoming Winter Policy meeting set for January 21 and the wide range of policy issues facing cattle producers in the year ahead. Kelsey says the meeting will focus on legislative …
Jan 16
Bob Rodenberger: Grazing Market “Unreal” Amid Record High Cattle Market: In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Bob Rodenberger of Stockman’s Livestock Auction in Apache, Oklahoma, shared an optimistic update on the current cattle market and details regarding a significant upcoming dispersal sale. Grazing Demand Drives Record Prices: Rodenberger described the current demand …
