Apr 29
A bill that would remove countervailing duties from phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco was introduced today in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Sen. Marshall (R-Kan.) sponsored the legislation, entitled the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act, and it is co-sponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Joni Ernst …
Apr 29
The U.S. farm economy is currently navigating a period of significant strain as producers across the country face a combination of falling commodity prices and record-high input costs. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Ryan Yates, Managing Director of Government Affairs for the American Farm Bureau, highlighted the urgent concerns farmers are …
Apr 29
In the high-stakes environment of the nation’s capital, Alan Tank, a veteran ag and food entrepreneur, investor, and farmer, is sounding a call for strategic unity. Speaking at Washington Watch, Tank provided a deep-dive analysis into the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), emphasizing that the road to a final signature …
Apr 29
Farm policy debates are reaching a critical stage in Washington, and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson says the 2026 Farm Bill is moving through one of the busiest legislative weeks of the year. Speaking with farm broadcasters, Thompson outlined where the bill stands, addressed key amendment fights, and discussed issues ranging from E15 …
Apr 29
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) today announced the formal launch of its search for a new president and chief executive officer, following the announced planned retirement of CEO Barbara O’Brien later this year. The DMI Board of Directors has engaged ZRG Partners, a top ten global talent advisory firm, to support a comprehensive and inclusive search …
Apr 29
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from farm director KC Shepards ‘ conversation this week at Washington Watch with the Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Sigrid Johannes, who says the cattle industry must stay focused on preparation and coordination as concerns grow …
Apr 29
The agricultural landscape is reaching a critical turning point as producers across the country await the passage of Farm Bill 2.0, a legislative package designed to modernize financial tools for the next generation of farmers. In a recent conversation, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Christy Seyfert, President and CEO of the Farm Credit …
Apr 29
Fertilizer is a significant input in the production of row crops for farmers that can quickly disrupt previously calculated break-even levels and marketing decisions. Since the production of fertilizer – especially nitrogen fertilizer – depends on natural gas, it is also very closely tied to oil market activities. There has been much attention in the …
Apr 29
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an expanded partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to increase domestic agricultural production and exports, while reducing the agricultural trade deficit. Alongside this partnership, USDA is formally launching the Financial Assurance to Revitalize Markets, or FARM, Initiative, a comprehensive effort to strengthen and modernize …
Apr 29
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
