The American Soybean Association is closely monitoring recent federal actions related to restrictions on certain foreign-manufactured drones used in U.S. agriculture and the potential impacts on farmers. Precision agriculture tools, including drones, are essential for today’s farmers to manage costs, monitor crops, and operate efficiently. Foreign-manufactured drones represent a significant majority of the agricultural drone …
Category: Ag News
Dec 23
Growth Energy: Amendments to ESA Rules Would Strengthen the RFS
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, expressed its support yesterday for regulatory amendments proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that streamline the regulatory process, addressing unnecessary barriers that have the potential to undermine the benefits of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a clean …
Dec 23
Santa Claus Talks Reindeer Snacks, “Naughty Lists,” and the True Meaning of Christmas
The Stockyards City Cowboy Christmas Parade brought a special guest to Oklahoma City this year. Amid the festive atmosphere, the Oklahoma Farm Reports’ own Maci Carter had the unique privilege of visiting with the man in red himself: Santa Claus. Despite centuries of delivering gifts, Santa shared that the magic of the job hasn’t faded. …
Dec 23
Texas Sues Xcel Energy for Damages from Smokehouse Fire in 2024
Xcel Energy, operated by Southwestern Public Service Company, is to blame for the largest wildfire in the history of the state of Texas in 2024, the state of Texas said in a new lawsuit filed on Dec. 16. According to a story from DTN, the state is trying to recover economic and other damages from …
Dec 23
Dr. Derrell Peel: Tight Beef Supplies to Support Higher Prices
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University Extension livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel, who says tight beef supplies are expected to remain a major driver of cattle prices well into the future. Peel notes that beef production in 2025 is down about 4 percent year …
Dec 23
THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the United States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today issued a transit permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus of the North Pole, a distributor with Gifts and Good Cheer, Inc. The permit will allow reindeer to enter and exit the United States between the hours of 6 p.m. on Dec. …
Dec 23
Christmas Tamale Time
For some of us, Christmas means tamales! To stick with the traditional tamale, this means pork. Yes, some people do make other kinds, and a wide variety are traditional in other countries and the Delta, but we will stick with pork for today’s article because it’s a good reminder to check on recent pork prices. Hog …
Dec 23
Holiday Scam Alert: AARP Warns of Skyrocketing Fraud on Social Media and Shopping Apps
AARP Warns of Skyrocketing Fraud on Social Media and Shopping Apps As the holiday shopping rush peaks, a new report from AARP warns that criminals are working overtime. According to the latest survey data, 89% of U.S. consumers were targeted by fraud over the last year, with schemes involving gift cards, charities, and online shopping …
Dec 23
Nominations Open for Local Ag Summit Awards
Nominate inspiring individuals in agriculture for the annual Oklahoma Local Ag Summit Awards presented at OKLAS! Visit oklac.org/awards to submit your nomination. Award categories include: – Oklahoma Local Agriculture Advocate – Outstanding Support Organization – Inspiring Farmers Market Manager – Inspiring Agritourism – Inspiring Beginning Producer – Inspiring Producer Awards will be presented on January …
Dec 23
Oklahoma Cash Grains- Wheat , Corn, Sorghum and Soybeans All Higher on Monday
According to country elevators, cash grain prices across Oklahoma ended Monday, December 22nd higher.
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