Jan 12
Last week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, announced the selection of The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as one of two new test sites for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Choctaw Nation is one of the first new UAS testing grounds in nearly a decade. In 2024, Senator Mullin’s amendment, #1944, to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act directed the …
Jan 12
The latest release of shutdown-delayed trade data provides information on beef and cattle imports and exports through October 2025. Beef imports have been a particular focus in industry and politically for several months. For the first ten months of 2025, beef imports were up 20.0 percent year over year (Figure 1). This follows a 24.4 …
Jan 12
Authors: Jose Andres Solis and Chrystol Thomas Rural land values in the U.S. sit at the intersection of agriculture, housing, energy, and long-term investment. Land values influence producers’ borrowing capacity and decision making while they influence households’ wealth and tax burdens, affecting the prosperity of rural communities. There was an increase in rural land and …
Jan 12
Education, Camaraderie, and 2026 Economic Outlook Highlight Tri-State Producers Conference: Young farmers and ranchers from across the Great Plains gathered recently for the fourth annual Tri-State Producers Conference, an event designed to equip the next generation of agriculturalists with the tools they need to survive and thrive. In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, …
Jan 12
Farmers are scrutinizing every input carefully as they strive for profitability in 2026. That includes striking the balance between supplying crops with the phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and other nutrients they need to perform and keeping production costs in check. Start with soil test and yield maps Step 1 is gathering soil test results and yield …
Jan 12
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Montie Soules of the American Shorthorn Association, as the Shorthorn breed once again takes center stage at Cattlemen’s Congress. Soules says the event has become a major destination for Shorthorn breeders, noting that participation continues to grow. “Our breeders gravitate here, and …
Jan 12
– Linn Post & Pipe, a trusted name in livestock equipment, is proud to announce the launch of its newest innovation, the Wrangler Pro Series, a next-generation portable corral system designed with direct input from ranchers across the country. Available in three sizes (Standard, Large, and Super Large), the Wrangler Pro Series offers a durable, …
Jan 12
Dairy’s moment is extending into 2026. In many ways, it’s strengthening. Whole milk is coming back into schools — after being explicitly kept out of recent editions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, there it is, specifically included in the new inverted Food Pyramid. Cheese, butter and yogurt are on the icon too, part of a …
Jan 12
V8 Ranch Returns to Cattlemen’s Congress: Showcasing the Legacy of Brahman Cattle: For the sixth consecutive year, Catherine Neumayr and the V8 Ranch team have made the trek from the Texas Gulf Coast to Oklahoma City, showcasing their elite Brahman cattle at the Cattlemen’s Congress. As a seventh-generation rancher, Neumayr carries a legacy that dates …
Jan 12
Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago – now a popular feature of the American Farm Bureau Convention. The winner of the 2026 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award is Max, a 4-year-old …
