BASF has partnered with the National Wheat Foundation (NWF) for the past 9 years to offer scholarships to students with ties to the wheat industry pursuing careers in agriculture. Applications are being accepted until December 31, 2025. College students who are currently freshmen, sophomores, or juniors pursuing an agricultural-related degree are eligible. Preference will be …
Category: Ag News
Dec 22
Cow Calf Corner Dr Derrell Peel: Feedlot Production Dropping Fast
The December Cattle on Feed report showed a feedlot inventory of 11.727 million head, down 2.1 percent year over year and the smallest December feedlot inventory since 2017 (Figure 1). Feedlot inventories have declined year over year for 13 consecutive months, leading to a 12-month moving average total the lowest since October 2018. Average feedlot …
Dec 22
Governor Stitt Urges Attorney General to Stand with Oklahoma Poultry Produces, Request Stay in Poultry Case
Governor Kevin Stitt criticized the recent judgment in State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc., and urged Attorney General Gentner Drummond to request a stay in the case, noting the severe consequences of the chicken litter plan will have for family farms across the state. He denounced the judgment that requires Tyson, Cargill, George’s, Simmons, and Cal-Maine …
Dec 22
Executive Order Reinforces Work Underway to Restore Fiduciary Discipline and Protect Investors
Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ said today that the newly issued Executive Order on Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically-Motivated Proxy Advisors reflects concerns Oklahoma has raised and acted on for years regarding the growing influence of proxy advisory firms that operate outside traditional fiduciary standards. “For Oklahoma, this is not a new conversation,” Treasurer Russ said. “We …
Dec 22
Nationwide CSP, EQIP application deadline set for Jan. 15
Farmers and ranchers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) have until Jan. 15 to submit initial paperwork. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs allow for continuous sign-up, the agency is implementing this national batching period to ensure producers have …
Dec 22
EPA and Army Wrap Up Public Listening Sessions on Proposed Definition of WOTUS
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of the Army (Army) have completed a series of listening sessions to hear input from the public on the agencies’ revised definition of “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS. Public input is essential to the rulemaking process and these sessions provided an important opportunity for the …
Dec 22
Ben Hale Recaps Strong Year-End Cattle Markets for Western Livestock
Final livestock sales for 2025 wrapped up on a strong note across Western Livestock markets, according to Ben Hale. Looking first at the Oklahoma National Stockyards, Hale said receipts totaled about 8,500 head, up from 7,400 a year earlier. While some classes eased slightly, overall demand remained solid. “The feeders were higher, heifers were higher, …
Dec 22
Fire Weather Update: Anomalous Warmth and Dry Conditions Extend Fire Danger Across Oklahoma
Statewide Overview Oklahoma is facing a week of unseasonably warm temperatures and continued dry conditions. While meteorologists do not expect “critical” fire weather—characterized by extreme winds and low humidity—the underlying fire danger remains significant. The primary concern this week is the condition of the vegetation (fuels). A recent period of accelerated drying, combined with a …
Dec 22
John Bode Calls for Science-Based MAHA Policies
John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, spoke with Oklahoma Farm Reports’ Maci Carter. Bode opened the discussion by outlining who he sees as the current “winners” and “losers” in the MAHA effort. He said the wins include recognizing “that obesity-based chronic disease is a real problem,” which helps policymakers target real …
Dec 22
Secretary Rollins Intervenes to Protect Potter Valley’s Water Supply
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins filed a notice to intervene in the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project proceedings currently being considered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This action will allow USDA to ensure that the interests of the National Forest Service, local farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, communities, and other stakeholders are …
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