Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Stacy Simunek released the following statement after Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a settlement had been reached with Arkansas-based poultry company George’s, Inc., in the State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc., et al., lawsuit regarding the application of chicken litter in the Illinois River Watershed. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members appreciate …
Category: Ag News
Jan 15
Senate Education Leaders Announce 2026 Policy Agenda
Leaders of the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee today unveiled a comprehensive package of education initiatives introduced for the upcoming legislative session aimed at strengthening schools, supporting teachers and staff, equipping students for success and empowering parents. Oklahoma Senate Education Committee Chairman Senator Adam Pugh and Education Committee Vice Chair Senator Ally Seifried outlined their priorities for …
Jan 15
New Dietary Guidelines Reinforce Soy’s Role in Healthy Diets
United Soybean Board (USB), representing nearly half-million U.S. soybean farmers, welcomes the newly released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which reinforce the value of soy foods as part of a healthy, balanced diet. “The Dietary Guidelines affirm what soybean farmers have long delivered – a safe, sustainable and nutrient-rich food that helps nourish American families,” said Brent …
Jan 15
Oklahoma Drought Coverage Jumps Above 70%
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor shows drought conditions continuing to spread across the state, even as exceptional drought remains absent. More than 70 percent of Oklahoma is now experiencing moderate to extreme drought, a slight decrease from last week, but extreme drought is expanding in parts of …
Jan 15
Farm Bill 2.0 & Disaster Aid: Mike Stranz Outlines What Farmers Can Expect This Year
Farm Bill 2.0 & Disaster Aid: Mike Stranz Outlines What Farmers Can Expect This Year: As the agricultural community steps into 2026, many of the challenges from the previous year remain at the forefront. In a recent interview, Mike Stranz of the National Farmers Union (NFU) joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the pressing …
Jan 15
NMPF Statement of Signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: “Dairy farmers and their cooperatives couldn’t be more thrilled that whole and 2% milk is returning to school meals. Dairy is a nutrition powerhouse that should be used to its fullest potential — and that means making it available in the same varieties families consume at home. We are ready …
Jan 15
Whole Milk is Back: President Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
President Donald J. Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in the Oval Office alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., USDA National Nutrition Advisor Dr. Ben Carson, dairy farmers, moms, and bipartisan members of Congress to restore access to whole milk in schools …
Jan 15
2026 land values report from Farmers National Company
The U.S. agricultural land market is shifting after years of steady growth. Although land values are still high historically, current signs indicate a more complex situation driven by local and regional factors rather than nationwide trends. “After years of steady growth, we’re seeing the farmland market stabilize,” said Colton Lacina, senior vice president of real …
Jan 15
National Sorghum Producers Applauds Moving Food for Peace to USDA
National Sorghum Producers (NSP) today welcomed an interagency agreement allowing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to operate the Food for Peace program and urged Congress to make the change permanent. “For 70 years, U.S. farmers have been global leaders in addressing hunger by producing safe, reliable food that feeds millions around the world,” said …
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