Category: Ag News
Feb 02
NCBA Releases 2026 Policy Priorities at CattleCon
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today announced its 2026 policy priorities following approval by the organization’s Executive Committee at CattleCon 2026. NCBA’s focus centers on policies that directly impact producer profitability, including reducing regulatory costs, defending free markets, expanding trade opportunities, and maintaining strong beef demand. “NCBA focused on practical, workable solutions that produced …
Feb 02
NCBA To Support Poultry Growers With Amicus Brief Against State Of Oklahoma
Farm and ranch leaders gathered at CattleCon 2026 as Oklahoma cattlemen joined policy, checkoff, and federation meetings amid winter weather delays. Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association at CattleCon26, who outlined why this meeting mattered for Oklahoma and why recent developments …
Feb 02
NASDA Foundation Welcomes Premier Students into “Next Gen” 2026 Cohort
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to host the 2026 NASDA Next Generation (Next Gen) program at the 2026 NASDA Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1-4., 2026. This program brings together college and high school student leaders from across the country for an immersive agricultural policy and professional development experience. …
Feb 02
Conduct Business with FSA Online
For your convenience, FSA is modernizing and expanding our digital services. To conduct business with FSA online, producers will need a Login.gov account. About Login.gov Login.gov is the public’s one account for government. Producers can use one account and password for secure, private access to participating government agencies, including FSA. Creating a Login.gov account is …
Feb 02
EPA Clarifies Farmers’ Right to Repair Equipment, Cutting Costs and Downtime for Growers
National Sorghum Producers (NSP) welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency clarifying that federal law supports farmers’ right to repair their own equipment, a move expected to reduce repair costs, limit downtime during critical fieldwork and improve productivity for growers across the country. The guidance makes clear that the Clean Air Act does not prohibit …
Feb 02
PLC and BLM Sign MOU to Promote Grazing Allotment Cooperative Monitoring
Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote cooperative monitoring of grazing allotments on National Forest System lands. The MOU will help public lands ranchers and local BLM officials cooperate to collect and analyze data on rangeland health to …
Feb 02
Top 10 States Now Control 57% of U.S. Beef Cow Herd
According to National Beef Wire, Oklahoma is Number 2 when it comes to Beef Cows. Texas leads the country in beef cow numbers, accounting for nearly 15% of all beef cows in the United States with more than 4.0 million head. Oklahoma and Missouri follow as the second- and third-largest beef cow states, reinforcing the …
Feb 02
Governor Stitt’s 2026 State of the State: A Vision for Oklahoma’s Future
Governor Kevin Stitt delivered his eighth and final State of the State address to a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature, outlining a bold vision to cement the state’s recent progress and secure the American Dream for future generations. Reflecting on the past seven years, Stitt highlighted significant achievements in fiscal responsibility, education, and economic …
Feb 02
Cow Calf Corner Dr Derrell Peel: Cattle Markets: Same Story, Next Chapter
The Cattle report released by USDA in late January does nothing to change the strong fundamentals driving cattle markets. Nearly all inventory categories were down year over year, including the all cattle and calves total, down 0.4 percent compared to last year. The 2025 calf crop was smaller than earlier projections at 32.9 million head, …
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