Mitchell, James, Josh Maples, Kenny Burdine, and David Anderson write in Southern Ag Today: On Friday, August 21, 2026, President Trump announced that the United States would allow 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter the country over the next 90 days without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs. The announcement also stated that these …
Category: Ag News
Aug 25
Soybean Farmers Cannot Afford Another Blow to Domestic Demand
The American Soybean Association is sounding the alarm over reports that small refinery exemptions for the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance year could far exceed previous government projections, delivering a major blow to domestic biofuel demand when U.S. soybean farmers can least afford it. Recent reports and analysis indicate small refinery exemptions from RFS …
Aug 25
New resource helps landowners navigate renewable energy lease agreements
Farmers and landowners are increasingly being approached about leasing land for solar, wind, and battery storage projects. According to the Center for Rural Affairs, these agreements can create opportunities to generate long-term, stable income from their property as renewable energy development grows. A new fact sheet from the Center for Rural Affairs aims to help …
Aug 25
John Deere Introduces Hands-Free Baling Solution to Improve Productivity and Reduce Operator Workload
John Deere announced today the addition of Hands-Free Baling to its baling solutions. This integrated automation system is designed to make baling cornstalks and straw easier and more consistent while also helping farmers and ranchers feel more confident that the job will get done quickly and correctly, no matter who is operating the baler. “The …
Aug 25
Payne County Fall Beef Management Seminar to Highlight Hay Quality and Fall Feeding
The Payne County Fall Beef Management Seminar will give cattle producers an opportunity to discuss fall and winter feeding decisions, forage quality and hay management. Payne County Ag Extension Educator Jennifer Patterson spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about the upcoming seminar, which is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, at the Payne County Expo …
Aug 25
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 25
That’s A Lot of Beef!
In A Southern Ag Today Article written by James Mitchell, Josh Maples, Kenny Burdine, and David Anderson they write: On Friday, August 21, 2026, President Trump announced that the United States would allow 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter the country over the next 90 days without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs. The …
Aug 24
USMCA Negotiations Must Resume
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall commented today on the breakdown of trade talks between the United States and Canada, and the imposition of additional damaging tariffs. “Canada has been one of the most important trading partners for U.S. agriculture since our first free trade agreement in 1989. We are concerned that talks with our …
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