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Category: Ag News
Mar 28
US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Sees Rising Input Costs as Temporary at TSCRA Convention
US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) during their annual convention on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Secretary Rollins says the ranchers gathered in Ft. Worth and she called them ‘Her people.” She admitted that “clearly the farm economy is still struggling- it’s going to take a …
Mar 27
Farm Bureau Applauds President’s Call to Support Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s call on Congress to pass a farm bill and to provide market relief for America’s farmers and ranchers. “Farm Bureau thanks President Trump for outlining action to deliver regulatory relief and for advocating for Congress to deliver much-needed certainty for farmers and ranchers …
Mar 27
National Livestock Awards $129,000 in Scholarships to Support the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
National Livestock is proud to announce the awarding of $129,000 in scholarships for 2026, supporting 53 students pursuing careers in agriculture and veterinary medicine. This year’s total includes 46 undergraduate scholarships and seven veterinary medicine scholarships. Since launching its Scholarship Program in 2012, National Livestock has remained committed to investing in the future of agriculture. …
Mar 27
USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce Discusses Economic Challenges and Disaster Relief for Producers
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Richard Fordyce, the USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, to discuss the pressing economic challenges and disaster relief efforts currently affecting American farmers and ranchers. Fordyce, who also serves as the former administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and is a farmer himself, provided …
Mar 27
Clean Fuels Applauds EPA’s Final 2026-2027 RFS Rules
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing robust biomass-based diesel volumes in the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. The RFS rule provides much-needed certainty to biodiesel and renewable diesel producers and other stakeholders in the clean fuel value chain, including farmers, feedstock providers, and oilseed processors. Kurt Kovarik, Clean Fuels’ …
Mar 27
EPA Finalizes Historic New Renewable Fuel Standards to Strengthen American Energy Security, Support Rural Economies
Today at the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration, President Trump announced that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the historic Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” final rule. The final rule realigns the program with Congress’ original intent—increasing the use of homegrown American biofuels—putting American farmers first and promoting American energy independence. In …
Mar 27
Oklahoma Cattle Market Outlook: Ford Drummond on Policy, Weather, and Volatility
The Oklahoma cattle market remains a mix of optimism and caution, according to Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association President Ford Drummond, who recently spoke with senior farm broadcaster Ron Hays during the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association gathering in Fort Worth. Drummond highlighted the importance of regional collaboration, policy engagement, and staying adaptable in a time …
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