Mar 10
Verbal Testimony as Prepared for Zippy Duvall President, American Farm Bureau Federation to the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry “Increasing Domestic Consumption of U.S.-Grown Agricultural Products” March 10, 2026 Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you on this …
Mar 10
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has awarded over $26.8 million to grant projects through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program helps local and regional food entities develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises. LAMP includes the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), Local Food …
Mar 10
Ahead of today’s Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing examining the need to increase domestic production and consumption of U.S. agricultural products, fuel retailers reminded lawmakers that the transition away from the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit to the ‘45Z’ Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit is stifling demand for renewable fuels made from corn and soybeans, leading to …
Mar 10
The Angus Foundation is expanding its commitment to supporting the next generation of the beef industry with the launch of its new Vo‑Tech Scholarship, available beginning with the 2026 application season. This scholarship is designed to support students who are actively involved in the Angus breed that are pursuing vocational and technical education that leads …
Mar 10
Brandon Wiginton of Tyler was arrested on felony theft charges related to more than $96,000 in stolen hay and associated revenue in Cherokee and Smith counties. The arrest is the result of a multi-year investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers Larry Hand and Darrel Bobbitt. In August 2022, Special Rangers …
Mar 10
In response to ongoing developments in the Middle East, Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower released the following statement: “Farmers have navigated extremely high fertilizer prices for several years, and have faced sustained expensive input prices for the past four years. The uncertainty in the Middle East complicates this situation as …
Mar 10
The latest March WASDE (World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates) report has been released, and in a recent conversation between Farm Director KC Sheperd and Allendale’s Rich Nelson, the results signaled a period of relative calm for domestic crop balances while highlighting tightening conditions in South America. Wheat Market Maintains Stability Amidst Competition The domestic …
Mar 10
Grain markets experienced a significant rally over the past week, reaching price levels not seen since last summer. According to Dr. Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University, the upward movement in major grain commodities followed a sharp increase in oil prices triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict. As optimism for a quick resolution to the …
Mar 10
Oklahoma is facing a significant severe weather setup today as atmospheric conditions continue to “over-perform,” according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. The primary concerns involve an enhanced threat of very large hail, damaging winds, and the potential for additional tornadoes as the state nears a historical record for the month of March. Significant Hail and …
