Jan 17
The Poultry Federation released the following statement by its President, Blake Rollins, regarding the court’s denial of the poultry industry’s motion for stay in the Illinois River Watershed case: “We are deeply disappointed in the court’s decision. This multi-decade legal effort continues to threaten the livelihoods of family farmers who have fully complied with state …
Jan 16
Rosslyn Biggs, DVM- Calf scours remains one of the most common health challenges facing cow-calf producers and is rarely caused by a single factor. Instead, diarrhea results from the interaction between disease-causing organisms, the calf, and its environment. One management approach designed to address environmental exposure during calving is the Sandhills calving system. This system …
Jan 16
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, along with Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Ted Budd (R-NC). Senator Mullin joins the Board at a critical time as it prepares to deliver its comprehensive report to the Secretary …
Jan 16
Chris Aarhus on Co-op History, Challenges, and the Shift from Landlines to Broadband: In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Chris Aarhus to discuss the rich history of cooperatives in the United States and the critical role they continue to play in rural communities. From their tumultuous beginnings in the 19th …
Jan 16
The U.S. chicken industry is on a decades-long winning streak. Steady growth in consumer demand coupled with efficiency gains in broiler production have powered the sector’s remarkable growth over the last 30 years. However, an emerging set of challenges could put that track record of consistently reliable growth in jeopardy. A slowdown in new processing …
Jan 16
January 16, 2026 – USA Pulses, the leading voice for farmers and processors of American-grown pulses – the dry, edible seeds of legumes commonly known as dried peas, lentils, chickpeas, and dry beans – applauds the newly signed Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. The law, which expands the fluid milk options available in the National School …
Jan 16
The Oklahoma House of Representatives completed bill filing Thursday, Jan. 15, for the Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature. A total of 1,578 House Bills and 50 House Joint Resolutions were filed before the deadline. The full text of the bills, along with additional information including authors and co-authors, may be found online at okhouse.gov. …
Jan 16
By: National Agricultural Law Center Attorney Staff in Southern Ag Today Agricultural law in 2025 was marked by developments with lasting implications for producers, agribusinesses, and rural communities. Attorneys at the National Agricultural Law Center have identified the following major trends that shaped the year. Looking ahead to 2026, many of the top issues from …
