Aug 26
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to put Farmers First through a historic investment in conservation on agricultural lands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a result of the conservation funding provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. “We know that America’s producers know the land the best and are the best stewards,” said NRCS Acting State Conservationist Matthew Denton …
Aug 26
The Oklahoma State University Extension Ranchers’ Thursday Lunchtime Series of webinars returns this fall, focusing on animal health challenges facing the livestock industry, like New World screwworm, pasture mealybug and Bovine Theileriosis. The weekly series is free to the public, but registration is required for each event. Questions and feedback are encouraged. All webinars will begin at noon and end …
Aug 26
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) has found its place as a price risk management tool for the Oklahoma cattle business. For the data discussed, 2026 refers to policies initiated from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/26. The previous year’s data works on the same calendar for their respective years. There were 475,567 head of cattle in Oklahoma were price …
Aug 26
Following a beef industry roundtable in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur voiced strong concerns over recent federal market interventions, warning that abrupt policy shifts disrupt cattle operations and undermine market stability. Both leaders outlined key takeaways from the discussion with agricultural producers and discussed the mission of …
Aug 26
The President’s plan to facilitate record imports of beef will have a significant impact on farmers and ranchers who are rebuilding their herds devastated by drought. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the potential consequences of increased imports in the latest Farm Bureau Intel. Also today, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to President Trump urging …
Aug 26
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew gave the following statement today regarding reports that the Trump Administration would be issuing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) exemptions for small refineries. “Every small refinery bypass is another market stolen from farmers. While oil companies post record profits, family farmers face record losses. The White House needs to …
Aug 26
Grain markets are navigating a complex web of geopolitical friction, weather uncertainty, and shifting trade policies. Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to break down what producers should watch in the corn and wheat sectors, as well as key strategies for managing risk in …
Aug 26
Payne County OSU Extension is excited to share two scholarship opportunities available to Payne County youth graduating from high school in 2027 who are involved in the beef industry and/or Oklahoma agriculture! Norman & Jane Durham Memorial ScholarshipSponsored by Payne County Cattle Producers For scholarship guidelines, application information, and to apply, click here:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X9FWSP5 ______________________________________________________________________________ Payne County …
Aug 26
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain about shifting beef packing capacity and what recent plant announcements could mean for cattle producers. Cargill’s Return Could Offset Tyson’s Cuts Close says the return of Cargill’s Fort Morgan, Colorado, facility could eventually add significant slaughter capacity to …
Aug 26
Calil, Yuri writes in Southern Ag Today: Sorghum and corn prices move together, but not in lockstep (Figure 1A). For a sorghum producer, the spread between them can matter as much as the direction of corn prices. Since 1989, the monthly spread has ranged from a $1.72 discount to a $1.47 premium, and the largest …
