Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Stacy Simunek issued the following statement in response to news of Tyson Foods considering poultry operation reductions in eastern Oklahoma and Arkansas due to the long-running State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc., lawsuit. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are deeply concerned by the recent news that Tyson Foods is considering reducing …
Category: Ag News
Dec 03
Sid Miller: Texas Must Stay Vigilant as Devastating Screwworm Nears the Border
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued the following statement after being notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) of a new detection of the New World screwworm (NWS) in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, Mexico, approximately 120 miles south of the Texas border. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the case in …
Dec 03
NCGA Calls for USMCA Renewal
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has made U.S. corn growers more globally competitive and should be extended for 16 years, according to testimony today from the president of the National Corn Growers Association before U.S. trade officials. “The United States exports nearly five and a half billion dollars’ worth of corn to Mexico,” said Ohio farmer and …
Dec 03
Bill Rishel inducted into Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery
The Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery added another legendary name to its historic walls during the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky. On November 16, William H. “Bill” Rishel, a long-time Angus breeder from North Platte, Nebraska, was inducted as the 380th honoree into the prestigious gallery, a recognition reserved for …
Dec 03
Oklahoma Poultry Growers Fear Fallout From Illinois River Watershed Lawsuit
Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Megan Langley, who—along with her husband Kyle—operate Egg Drop Farm in far northeastern Oklahoma. Langley joined other Oklahoma and Arkansas poultry growers at a meeting earlier this week in Bentonville to discuss the latest in the battle over chicken litter in the Illinois River Watershed. Langley explains …
Dec 03
Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick
An Oklahoma invasive species has become a haven for another problematic species, which has the potential to create a range of problems for human, wildlife, and livestock health, as well as the environment. Native to the rocky areas of eastern Oklahoma, eastern redcedar has been documented spreading through grasslands across the state, which affects rangeland …
Dec 03
John Stika Shares CAB Updates on International Sales, Quality Trends, and Made in USA Labeling
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with John Stika, president of Certified Angus Beef, who discussed the brand’s long history, global reach, and current market challenges and opportunities. Stika noted that Certified Angus Beef (CAB), founded in 1978 was the first USDA-certified branded beef program, and has …
Dec 03
“Make Plans to Change Plans”: Uncertainty Looms Over Oklahoma’s Winter Weather Forecast
State Climatologist Gary McManus issued a cautionary update regarding the developing weather system, emphasizing one key theme: uncertainty. While confidence in the forecast details remains low, the risk of hazardous travel conditions—particularly freezing drizzle—warrants heightened awareness over the next 36 hours. The Setup: A Complex Frontal Battle. The current atmospheric setup features a warm front moving …
Dec 03
Farm Bureau Advocates for Regulatory Relief and Economic Stabilization Amid Tough Times
Joby Young, Executive Vice President of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), recently outlined the organization’s policy priorities to Intern Karleigh Erramouspe, focusing on regulatory relief, the slow completion of the Farm Bill, and the challenging economic landscape facing U.S. farmers and ranchers. Focus on Food Safety and Health Initiatives Young began by discussing the …
Dec 03
How Southern Row-Crop Producers Fared in 2025
Row-crop producers across the South faced another difficult year in 2025. Weather challenges led to wide yield variability across much of the region. Even where yields were strong, low commodity prices and persistently high input costs kept margins tight, leaving many operations near or below breakeven for a third straight year. Shifts in acreage were …
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