Category: Ag News
Dec 05
Growth Energy Calls on CARB to Update Old, Inaccurate Assumptions about Ethanol’s Environmental Impact
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today to update the way the agency assesses the environmental impact of crop-based biofuels like ethanol. “We were greatly encouraged when California finally approved E15 for use earlier this year,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “Recognizing the environmental …
Dec 05
OKFB applauds USDA enhancements to federal crop insurance programs
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Stacy Simunek released the following statement after USDA’s Dec. 5, 2025, announcement of changes and refinements to numerous federal crop insurance programs for the 2026 crop year with the Expanding Access to Risk Protection Final Rule. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are tremendously appreciative of the Trump administration’s streamlining of federal crop …
Dec 05
American Farmland Trust Applauds Introduction of Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS
American Farmland Trust (AFT) strongly endorses the bipartisan, bicameral Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act (press releases here and here). Introduced by Senators Collins (R-ME) and Shaheen (D-NH), and Representatives Pingree (D-ME) and Lawler (R-NY), the bill would provide much-needed federal funding for states to support farmers and ranchers impacted by the contamination of …
Dec 05
Oklahoma Revenue Shows Year-Over-Year Growth Despite Mixed Monthly Results
The November 2025 State Tax Revenue Report released today by State Treasurer Todd Russ shows a 4.1% increase in total revenue compared to November 2024, even as monthly results were uneven. Over the past 12 months, Oklahoma collected $17.08 billion, up 1.3% from the prior period, underscoring continued revenue resilience heading into 2026. “Even with …
Dec 05
Managing Farm Equipment Costs in 2025-26
Intern Karleigh Erramouspe spoke with Brian Schrock, the territory manager of Ag Direct, who explained that fluctuating commodity prices and profit margins are causing producers to focus heavily on managing cash flow. He stated, “Customers are honestly trying to manage cash flow as much as possible, with possibly current debt, but taking on new debt …
Dec 05
USDA to Expand Crop Insurance Access for Farmers and Ranchers, Boosting the Farm Safety Net
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protection beginning with the 2026 crop year. The Expanding Access to Risk Protection (EARP) Final Rule streamlines requirements across multiple crops, responds to producer feedback, and strengthens USDA’s …
Dec 05
How the Beef Checkoff Drives Demand: Insights from Cheryl DeVuyst
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Cheryl DeVuyst, vice chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board and head of agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture. DeVuyst, who also operates a cow-calf operation near Morrison with her husband, says her commitment to serving on …
Dec 05
USCA President Testifies Before USMCA Joint Review, Calls for Truthful Beef Labeling and Producer Protection
United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) President Justin Tupper appeared before policymakers at the joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), urging for stronger labeling standards and continued support for American beef producers. In his testimony, Tupper stressed the importance of updating USMCA rules to ensure that only beef from animals born, raised, and harvested …
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