Category: Ag News
Sep 16
USDA Launches Initiative to Bring More States into Meat Inspection
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Stand-Up Program to provide up to $50 million in new funding to help states start or expand their own meat inspection programs in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The program carries out President Trump’s September 4 …
Sep 16
BLM Announces 2026 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovations Award Winners
At the Public Lands Council (PLC) Annual Meeting this week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced winners of the 2026 Rangeland Stewardship and Rangeland Innovation awards to recognize exemplary management and outstanding accomplishments in restoring and maintaining the health of public rangelands. The BLM and Public Lands Council have partnered for 21 years to …
Sep 16
Ag Groups React To Advancing Farm Bill
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry vote to advance the farm bill to the full Senate. “We applaud members of the Senate Agriculture Committee who recognize the critical support the farm bill provides for America’s farmers and ranchers. We appreciate Chairman Boozman’s leadership …
Sep 16
Senate Ag Committee Advances Farm Bill
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry took a pivotal step forward Wednesday by advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee. The party-line vote breaks a legislative stalemate that stalled the package in August and sets the stage for full Senate floor consideration as the current farm bill extension approaches its September …
Sep 16
USDA Announces New American Biofuels Trade Outlook, Building on Record 2025 Exports
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a plan that builds upon 2025’s record U.S. ethanol export performance, removes restrictions to American biofuels, and secures new market opportunities for U.S. farmers. “2025 marks the strongest year for ethanol exports in the history of the U.S., supporting our great American farmers. …
Sep 16
CattleMax Helps Producers Keep Ranch Records in One Place
For producers looking to move beyond paper records, CattleMax offers a cloud-based record-keeping system that helps manage more than just cattle. Kristen Evans, director of operations at CattleMax, said in a conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the program can help producers organize cattle, equipment, pastures, financial information, and ranch tasks in one …
Sep 16
Gracemont Fire Exceeds 4,000 Acres in Caddo County; Okeene Fire Confirmed Out
Fire crews across western and central Oklahoma continue to battle the Gracemont Fire, which has burned an estimated 4,000-plus acres across northern Caddo County near the Canadian County line. Meanwhile, emergency officials have confirmed that a separate blaze in Blaine County near Okeene is fully extinguished. Gracemont Fire Conditions and Response The fire remains active …
Sep 16
Cattlemen’s Congress Announces New Board of Directors
Cattlemen’s Congress is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Board of Directors, comprising an exceptional group of industry leaders poised to guide the organization into a promising future. Jennifer Callahan, Cattlemen’s Congress Board Chairman, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “Cattlemen’s Congress is so fortunate to have the commitment of industry leaders to serve on …
Sep 16
USDA NASS Modernizes Data Visualization with Launch of AgInsights
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) today launched AgInsights, a new data dissemination tool that will serve as a key component of NASS’s ongoing modernization strategy. Designed to enhance currently used data products and services, the AgInsights application offers streamlined information dissemination, increased operational efficiency, and a more dynamic, interactive experience so producers have …
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