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Category: Ag News
Jan 11
Zippy Duvall Highlights Farm Bill, Labor, and Trade at AFBF Annual Convention
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall opened his traditional news conference on Sunday afternoon by welcoming attendees to California and thanking them for attending the event. He emphasized the significance of gathering in a state with diverse agricultural production and expressed enthusiasm for the year ahead. “We look forward to advocating for American farmers …
Jan 11
Cattlemen’s Congress Moves Into the Home Stretch
The weekend was busy and filled with shows and sales at the 6th Cattlemen’s Congress. Among the results- Express Ranches took Champion honors at the Super ROV Angus Heifer & Bull Pen & Carload Show. You can view all the results from the 2026 show by clicking here. On Sunday afternoon, the newest breed to …
Jan 10
Cattle Groups Want Clarity in Final WOTUS Definition
This past week, NCBA and state cattle groups from across the US- including the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, the Texas Cattle Feeders and TSCRA– filed comments generally supportive of efforts made by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to propose a Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition that contemplates Congressional intent, …
Jan 09
Cash Grain Bids From Oklahoma Elevators for Friday January 9th
According to the USDA’s Oklahoma Daily Grain Bids for Friday, January 9, 2026, Oklahoma elevators reported a 1/4 cent decline in most corn and sorghum bids, soybeans up 1 1/4 cents per bushel while hard red winter wheat bids were mostly steady compared to Thursday.
Jan 09
Choice Boxed Beef Down on Friday But Higher for the Week
Boxed beef prices declined on Friday, January 9, 2026, with the Choice cutout down $1.16 to $355.63 and Select up $0.11 to $352.17. The spread narrowed to $3.46, with 118 loads reported. Despite the Friday decline, Choice boxed beef ended the week $5.66 higher than the previous Friday. Compared to Thursday, rib values eased …
Jan 09
Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity the Oklahoma Pork Council provides for Oklahoma Teachers
Six Grants will be awarded in the amount of $500 each, and will be awarded in both the fall and the spring. Proposals are funded based upon project merit and the availability of funds. The application deadlines are September 15 and February 15. NEW: Proposals with a focus on pigs or pork will receive 5 …
Jan 09
Dr. Ben Carson and Dr. Oz Pen Joint Op-Ed in Newsweek “The Trump Administration Is Making America Healthy Again”
Dr. Ben Carson, USDA National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), published an opinion piece in Newsweek outlining the actions the Trump Administration is taking to Make America Healthy Again through updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030. “Under President Trump’s …
Jan 09
October Pork Exports Largest Since March; Encouraging Rebound for Beef
U.S. pork exports continued to build momentum in October, led by a record performance in leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports remained lower year-over-year, shipments rebounded to some degree in October, posting the largest totals since June. Record-large shipments to …
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