Category: Ag News
Jul 09
AFBF, NFU Call on USDA to Preserve Protection for Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew issued a joint statement today on reports that USDA plans to rescind rules that protect farmers under the Packers and Stockyards Act. “America’s farmers are deeply troubled by news that USDA plans to rescind or continue to delay several rules that …
Jul 09
Farmers Win in FTC Settlement with John Deere
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and attorneys general in five states announced a settlement July 8 in an antitrust lawsuit against Deere & Company over restrictions on farm equipment repair. According to the FTC, the lawsuit alleged that Deere engaged in “unlawful practices to limit the ability of farmers and independent repair providers to perform repairs …
Jul 09
Weather Concerns and Geopolitics Drive Wheat and Soybean Markets Fluctuations
Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs recently discussed the latest shifts in the wheat and soybean markets with Farm Director KC Sheperd. Following a major market run-up immediately after the holiday weekend, particularly with soybeans exploding higher, the markets have given back some of those gains. Despite these minor pullbacks, hard …
Jul 09
Cooking for one or two: strategies for healthy meals and less waste
Cooking for one or two doesn’t have to mean endless leftovers, oversized portions or wasted food. With some creative planning and a few simple strategies, consumers can prepare healthy, flavorful meals that save time, stretch food dollars and reduce waste. Whether they’re living alone, just starting out on their own or adjusting to life as …
Jul 09
EPA Announces $400,000 in Funding for ENF Products LLC in Edmond, Okla., to Develop Innovative Environmental Technologies
This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $400,000 in funding to ENF Products LLC in Edmond, Oklahoma, to develop and commercialize environmental technologies through EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The grant supports the company’s project to develop a nanofiber filter to capture indoor air toxins and pathogens. This is the second round …
Jul 09
Norma Ritz Johnson Announces Retirement From Sorghum Checkoff Executive Director Role
United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) Executive Director Norma Ritz Johnson has informed the organization’s Board of Directors of her decision to retire from that role at the end of 2026, following a distinguished career in agriculture, organizational management and community leadership. Johnson became the USCP’s third executive director in January 2021. Prior to joining the …
Jul 09
USDA Celebrates One Year Anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, Delivers Final ‘Farmers First’ Program Improvements
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant improvements to its disaster assistance and commodity loan programs as outlined in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to celebrate the one-year anniversary of President Donald J. Trump signing the Act into law on July 4, 2025. As part of the commitment to …
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