Category: Ag News
Apr 22
Ag Groups React To the Passing of Rep. David Scott
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the passing of Representative David Scott (D-Ga.). “I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Representative David Scott. Throughout his five decades of public service at the state level and then in Congress, Representative Scott kept the well-being of others at the center of his …
Apr 22
How do you recover from an animal rights attack?
Trends in animal rights movement activity will be front and center at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 Stakeholders Summit. The event, set for May 5-7 in Kansas City, Mo., is themed “High Steaks: Navigating Pressure on Animal Protein.” Registration for the in-person event is open through May 1. By popular demand, a recording-only pass is …
Apr 22
NMPF Statement on the DAIRY PRIDE Act
From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: “FDA’s continued failure to enforce its own rules on the proper labeling of plant-based alternative products is a public health problem, plain and simple. Milk and dairy products supply 13 essential nutrients, including three that continue to be identified as nutrients of public health concern: calcium, potassium, and …
Apr 22
Klobuchar, Heinrich, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Concerns about Forest Service Reorganization
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies are leading 32 of their colleagues in raising strong …
Apr 22
Is Relief Near? Oklahoma Panhandle Drought Persists as Storms Eye the Region
The Oklahoma Panhandle drought has become a tale of two states, as State Climatologist Gary McManus points to a calendar that has essentially been frozen for five months. While much of Oklahoma has begun to see a recovery in soil moisture thanks to recent spring rains, the far northwest corner remains trapped in a significant …
Apr 22
2026 Hemphill County Beef Conference Set to Welcome Producers From the Country
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Andy Holloway, who says it’s not too late to register for the 2026 Hemphill County Beef Conference set for next Tuesday and Wednesday in Canadian Texas. Holloway says interest remains strong, with a record-setting trade show and producers coming from across the …
Apr 22
2026 Payne County Pasture Tour Coming This June
The Payne County OSU Extension Office will host its annual Pasture Tour on Wednesday, June 3, offering local producers an opportunity to learn about current pasture management strategies and emerging research impacting cattle operations. The registration deadline is Thursday, May 28, and lunch will be provided. To register, visit: 2026 Payne County Pasture Tour Registration …
Apr 22
Maximizing Cotton Profitability: Strategic Strategies for the 2026 Planting Season
As the 2026 cotton planting season gets underway, growers are facing a complex landscape defined by high input costs and fluctuating crop prices. To provide practical guidance, Cotton Incorporated’s Ed Barnes and Gaylon Morgan shared a comprehensive toolkit of resources—ranging from artificial intelligence to soil science—designed to help producers protect their bottom line during the …
Apr 22
EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Delivers Earth Day Message
Earth Day unites all Americans in our common goal of protecting our environment and conserving it for centuries to come. The Trump EPA is working non-stop to Power the Great American Comeback, adhere to gold standard science, keep within our statutory authority, and reaffirm our commitment to providing clean air, land, and water for ALL Americans. I encourage …
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