Category: Ag News
May 21
LRP Cattle Insurance Offers Stability Amid Market Volatility
With LRP cattle insurance becoming a growing topic of conversation as cattle markets swing sharply from day to day, Clay burtrum of Farm Data Services says producers are facing a market environment that feels increasingly unpredictable — making risk protection more important than ever. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Burtrum said price movement on …
May 21
New World Screwworm Cases Creep Closer- Closest Case Found in a Cat 57 Miles from the US Border
The following is an open letter from Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall as he updates stakeholder on the New World Screwworm situation: “I wanted to give a New World Screwworm update, now that we’re on our way into summer and fly larvae will be a common occurrence. “Mexico, USDA, and Texas continue to take …
May 21
EPA Cuts Biden-Era Refrigerant Rules, Saving Americans Over $2.4 Billion and Lowering Food Costs
Alongside President Trump in the Oval Office, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin today announced two actions that together are estimated to save American families and businesses more than $2.4 billion, with savings expected to flow directly to consumers. The actions, a final rule revising the Biden-Harris Administration’s 2023 Technology Transitions Rule and …
May 21
Market Uncertainty and Geopolitical Shifts Drive Fluctuations in Grain and Soybean Prices
The agricultural markets are experiencing notable volatility, driven by international political developments and shifting economic forecasts. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University (OSU) to discuss the current state of the markets and what producers can expect in the coming weeks. The conversation highlighted how global events, particularly …
May 21
Klobuchar, Colleagues Raise Concerns about Food and Nutrition Service Reorganization
Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, is leading 25 of her colleagues in raising strong concerns about the plan to reorganize the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “We write with strong concern regarding the reorganization of the Food and Nutrition …
May 21
Day One of USMEF Spring Conference Spotlights Market Access Developments, Robust Growth in Central America
Livestock and grain producers, red meat processors and exporters, and other key stakeholders gathered in Oklahoma City Wednesday for opening day of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur welcomed the group, detailing the importance of international trade to Oklahoma’s agricultural economy. Sec. Arthur, who is also a …
May 21
Global Market Prospects for U.S. Long-grain Rice for the Upcoming Marketing Year
In the last three years, the global rice market has been dominated by the supply side, with global production outpacing global demand and leading to increasing ending stocks and decreasing international prices. A lot has been said already about the role of India’s production and exportable surplus in previous issues (e.g., https://southernagtoday.org/2025/05/15/global-market-prospects-for-u-s-long-grain-rice-for-the-upcoming-marketing-year-3/), which is still at …
May 21
Chairman-Elect Dr. Jeff Goodwin Talks Cow Size, Sustainability, and Drought Planning
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Dr. Jeff Goodwin, chairman-elect of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, about some of the biggest questions facing the cattle industry — from balancing larger carcass weights with efficiency to managing drought and building practical sustainability solutions for ranchers across …
May 21
Oklahoma Drought Conditions Persist as Rain Chances Increase Across State
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought picture remains sharply divided, with better conditions emerging across much of eastern Oklahoma while western counties—including parts of the Panhandle and southwest—continue battling exceptional drought, bare pastures, and mounting strain on farmers and ranchers. More than 82% of the state remains under some level of …
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