Feb 19
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today responded to the White House Executive Order issued February 18, 2026, titled “Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate Based Herbicides,” which underscores the importance of maintaining reliable domestic supply chains for critical agricultural inputs. “Agricultural retailers see firsthand how disruptions to essential inputs …
Feb 19
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country. These purchases are being made through USDA’s authority under Section 32 …
Feb 19
House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson released the text of Farm Bill 2.0 (the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026). The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomes the provisions that strengthen the agriculture measures included in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB). “We appreciate Chairman Thompson’s leadership and diligent work to provide legislative answers to the ongoing …
Feb 19
2026 Grain Market Outlook: The agricultural market is currently navigating a complex landscape shaped by persistent weather patterns, shifting government regulations, and global trade dynamics. Insights from Dr. Todd Hubbs at Oklahoma State University, while talking to Farm Director KC Sheperd, highlight how these factors are driving trends in the wheat, corn, and soybean sectors. …
Feb 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ben Weinheimer, president of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, about the sharp decline in Mexican feeder cattle entering U.S. feedlots and the broader implications for beef production. Industry sources believe that here in the first quarter of 2026, there are “almost no …
Feb 19
Large wildfires continue to impact parts of northwestern Oklahoma and the Panhandle, with over 300,000 combined acres burned and a state of emergency in effect for Beaver, Texas, and Woodward counties. While dry and dangerous conditions persist today, February 19, 2026, fire spread potential is expected to be slightly lower than earlier in the week. …
Feb 19
Sowing the Seeds of Change: Dr. Allan Fritz on the Future of Wheat Breeding In a recent conversation, KC Sheperd met with Dr. Allan Fritz, a professor and wheat breeder at Kansas State University, to discuss the industry’s economic landscape and his upcoming transition to a new field. Redefining Value for the Grower A primary focus …
Feb 19
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma continues to face dry conditions, with the latest Drought Monitor showing nearly three-quarters of Oklahoma affected by moderate to extreme drought, unchanged from last week. While extreme drought has eased slightly to just over 9 percent of the state, large areas remain dry, and the 6-to-10-day …
Feb 19
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15)issued the following statement applauding President Trump’s Executive Order on the necessity of maintaining an adequate supply of glyphosate-based herbicides for national security: “Thank you to President Trump for acknowledging the importance of glyphosate-based herbicides in American agriculture. At the House Committee on Agriculture, we know that food security …
Feb 19
We have weathered our first shot of cold for the year and I hope everyone is holding up well. Over the last few weeks, there has been great deal of good information about feed and water needs of cows in cold weather. This week I wanted to touch on the use of corn as an …
