Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2026 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members amended the organization’s policy to expound on the type and availability of crop insurance NASDA will advocate for, particularly in regard to specialty crop growers. Going beyond supplying additional resources, NASDA’s policy now emphasizes the need for “federal risk management programs to provide crop …
Category: Ag News
Feb 05
Agriculture Groups Join Forces to Call for USMCA Renewal
Forty farm and agricultural groups, and growing, today launched the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canda Agreement, underscoring the accord’s vital role as an economic engine for the U.S. farm economy and calling for its renewal with targeted improvements. As part of the launch, the group unveiled a new website and kicked off an aggressive ad …
Feb 05
‘Oklahoma Gardening’ still growing strong in 51st year
There’s more than love in the air as “Oklahoma Gardening” kicks off its 51st year on Feb. 14 on local OETA channels. For more than half a century, “Oklahoma Gardening” has remained a trusted source for practical, research-based information for novice and seasoned gardeners, said Casey Hentges, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist and show host. “As horticulture …
Feb 05
Klobuchar Delivers Remarks to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, delivered remarks to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Policy conference today. In her remarks, Ranking Member Klobuchar addressed the Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision on the administration’s across-the-board tariff policies and its impact on American agriculture. …
Feb 05
South American Horse Screwworm Case Is Contained in Florida By USDA
Following reports of a New World screwworm detection in a horse imported from South America to Florida, Chief Veterinarian for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Kathy Simmons, spoke with Ron Hays CattleCon26 to clarify how the case was identified, treated, and contained under existing USDA protocols. Simmons explained that the case involved a horse imported …
Feb 05
Thursday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Feb 04
NFU Welcomes EPA Clarification, Calls for Federal Right to Repair Law
National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports farmers’ right to repair their own equipment and cannot be used by equipment manufacturers to block their access to independent repair.The EPA’s statement is a step forward for family farmers and ranchers who have long pushed back against repair restrictions that limit competition and drive up costs.“The EPA’s statement is an encouraging message to farm country. We need the …
Feb 04
OLAC Seeks 10 Producers to Pilot New Regenerative Farming Initiative
NEW opportunity for OLAC producers! We’re gearing up to launch the Farming with Integrity Conservation Recognition Program – an opportunity for producers using conservation-conscious and regenerative growing practices to stand out among their peers for demonstrating integrity in farming. Before we launch, we’re seeking feedback from 10 eligible* producers who will be asked to test …
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