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Category: Ag News
Dec 17
John Deere’s Operations Center: New Tools Boost Efficiency for Farmers
As digital technology becomes essential across modern farming, Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter caught up with John Deere’s Erin Jost to discuss how the Operations Center is empowering producers with clearer, faster insights. Jost described it as “our data hub for the farming operation,” where both agronomic and machine information flows together. Jost emphasized that …
Dec 16
Choice Boxed Beef Drops 58 Cents to $358.88 on Tuesday
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, boxed beef values were mixed, with the Choice cutout slipping $0.58 to $358.88/cwt, while Select rose $1.80 to $349.10/cwt, narrowing the spread to $9.78, down from $12.16 the day before. Load volume was slightly higher at 119 loads, up from 114 on Monday. Among the primal cuts, Rib values dropped …
Dec 16
Governor Stitt Calls for End to Decades Old Poultry Lawsuit as He Meets with Poultry Farmers in Illinois River Watershed
Governor Kevin Stitt is back in Oklahoma City after his Tuesday visit to Westville in northeastern Oklahoma. The Governor says he wanted to show support for poultry producers and other agricultural families facing what he called a serious threat to their livelihoods. Speaking after meeting with roughly 300 chicken farmers and cattle ranchers to senior farm and …
Dec 16
2026 Angus Herdsman of the Year candidates announced
Raising elite Angus cattle takes more than hard work; it demands vision, precision and perseverance. This year, four outstanding cattlemen have been nominated for the 2026 Herdsman of the Year Award. This recognition honors an Angus enthusiast who has committed wholeheartedly to the management, strategy and advancement of their herd. Peers select the award winner …
Dec 16
Calvert man arrested for theft of livestock following joint investigation
Bobby Cyrus Jr. was arrested and charged with theft of livestock, a third-degree felony, following a joint investigation involving Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers, Milam County Sheriff’s Office, Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens. The investigation began when the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office received a report …
Dec 16
USDA Unveils “America First” Trade Plan: A Three-Pronged Push for Global Markets
In a significant move to bolster the bottom line for American farmers and ranchers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially opened the doors to a massive new investment in global commerce. The initiative, headlined by the “America First Trade Promotion Program” (AFTPP), represents a strategic pivot aimed at capitalizing on newly negotiated market access …
Dec 16
McCall Defends Poultry Producers, Blasts Attorney General’s Attacks on Rural Oklahoma
Charles McCall reaffirmed his strong support for Oklahoma poultry producers today, criticizing Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s legal campaign against agriculture and rural communities. “Oklahoma agriculture is the backbone of our economy and our values,” McCall said. “When families follow the law and meet environmental standards, they should not be punished by environmental activist lawsuits or government overreach.” …
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