The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) welcome the recent announcement by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz regarding the new $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program. ARA applauds the Trump Administration’s commitment to voluntary, incentive-based …
Category: Ag News
Dec 15
U.S. Sales of Agricultural Tractors & Combines Decline in November 2025
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. total sales of agricultural tractors declined 19.6% while combine sales decrease 35.2% compared to November 2024. Canadian sales of combines increased 25.6% in November 2025 compared to the year before, while sales of agricultural tractors dropped 6.9% in the same time frame. The Ag Tractor …
Dec 15
Cattlemen’s Column: A year of progress, protection and purpose
As we reflect on 2025, it’s clear this has been a year that tested the voice of Texas cattle raisers. Despite the challenges, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members delivered. From decisive wins in Austin and Washington, D.C., to standing guard against threats to our land, livestock and livelihoods, our members have proven that Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association …
Dec 15
Texas Spotlight: Carbon Capture and EOR Gain Momentum in the Permian Basin
Kyle Haustveit, assistant secretary for the hydrocarbons and geothermal energy office at the U.S. Department of Energy, urged attendees at the annual. CO2 Conference to continue their work. “Your work keeps the U.S. strong and prosperous and raises standards of living,” he said during his virtual appearance at the conference. He urged attendees to continue …
Dec 13
Choice Boxed Beef Continues to Fall- Off 67 Cents to $357.44 on Friday
Boxed beef prices were mixed Friday afternoon. The Choice cutout decreased $0.67 to $357.44, while the Select cutout increased $0.76 to $344.22. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $13.22. Load count totaled 120, down from 151 on Thursday. Compared to last Friday, the Choice cutout is down $3.76. This marks the eighth decline in the past …
Dec 12
FAPC shows strong activity and support in third quarter of 2025
Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center reported a highly active third quarter of 2025, continuing its mission to support Oklahoma’s food and agriculture industry through technical assistance, applied research and educational outreach. Throughout the quarter, FAPC worked with producers, processors and entrepreneurs across the state, offering guidance on product development, food safety, …
Dec 12
Cattle Group Applauds USDA Intervention in King Ranch Dispute
R-CALF USA commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for intervening in the King Ranch case in Washington state. In a letter to the Washington Department of Ecology and the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins raised concerns about excessive penalties, revoked grazing leases and what she described as secretive criminal proceedings brought without …
Dec 12
State Election Board Mails Postcards to Voters Requesting Address Information
This week, the State Election Board mailed postcards to more than 71,000 voters requesting that they update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. The postcards were mailed to voters who were identified by the U.S. Postal Service as having completed a National Change of Address Card within the past 12 …
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