Apr 20
Agricultural lenders play a key role in farm operations. According to the USDA ERS, about 60% of midsize farms and 75% of large farms carry debt, highlighting the importance of the farmer-lender relationship. But how do farmers portray these relationships? We conducted 74 in-depth interviews with 98 farmers and ranchers in four states (Alabama, Kansas, Montana, and North Carolina). …
Apr 20
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 …
Apr 20
Global beef consumption in 2026 is projected at 59.5 million metric tons (mmt), down 1.4 percent year over year, largely due to decreased beef consumption in China. Global beef consumption has increased an average of 0.8 percent annually in the last 46 years, from the 1980 level of 42.4 mmt. The U.S. is the largest …
Apr 20
Arizona dairy farmer Robert T. Van Hofwegen and his sons are taking dairy farming to the next level, promoting sustainable, cost-efficient farming in a place where it’s necessary. Paloma Dairy in Gila Bend, AZ, has been producing high-quality milk since its founding in 2006. It’s managed by Robert and his four sons: Allan, Robert Jr., …
Apr 20
The fed cattle market has been on an exceptionally bullish trend for the past two weeks. As if the wildly aggressive $10/cwt. price increase two weeks ago wasn’t enough, last week’s trade featured yet another $3/cwt. jump to the amazement of most market participants. CME Live Cattle contract values led last week’s optimism, emboldening cattle feeders …
Apr 20
The Farm Credit Council is among 338 agricultural organizations supporting swift advancement of Farm Bill 2.0, which was recently approved with a bipartisan vote by the House Committee on Agriculture. The letter, led by the Farm Credit Council, was sent to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and all members of the U.S. House of Representatives …
Apr 20
Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD), a leader in packaged meats and fresh pork products with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, today announced a new integrated agency team designed to accelerate market presence, deepen consumer connection and product innovation across its portfolio of brands including Smithfield, Nathan’s, Eckrich, Farmland, Armour, Farmer John, Kretschmar, Carando and Margherita. Smithfield …
Apr 20
Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma is launching a new event designed to help producers prepare for the future of agriculture while gaining practical insight from leaders across the industry. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, Greg Livingston, President and CEO of Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, said the upcoming AgNext Summit grew out of …
Apr 19
US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement marking the 31st anniversary of the tragic bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. “On April 19, 1995, our nation experienced the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in American history at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma …
Apr 19
Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel talked Friday with Senior Farm and Ranch broadcaster Ron Hays about the USDA’s April cattle-on-feed report which shows a modest tightening in supply. “Placements in March were 92.7% of last year and marketings were 94.5%, which gives us an April 1 on‑feed inventory at 99.5% …
