Category: Ag News
Dec 12
FAPC shows strong activity and support in third quarter of 2025
Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center reported a highly active third quarter of 2025, continuing its mission to support Oklahoma’s food and agriculture industry through technical assistance, applied research and educational outreach. Throughout the quarter, FAPC worked with producers, processors and entrepreneurs across the state, offering guidance on product development, food safety, …
Dec 12
Cattle Group Applauds USDA Intervention in King Ranch Dispute
R-CALF USA commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for intervening in the King Ranch case in Washington state. In a letter to the Washington Department of Ecology and the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins raised concerns about excessive penalties, revoked grazing leases and what she described as secretive criminal proceedings brought without …
Dec 12
State Election Board Mails Postcards to Voters Requesting Address Information
This week, the State Election Board mailed postcards to more than 71,000 voters requesting that they update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. The postcards were mailed to voters who were identified by the U.S. Postal Service as having completed a National Change of Address Card within the past 12 …
Dec 12
U.S. Pork Exports Steady in September with Value Record for Mexico; Beef Exports Lowest Since Mid-2020
USDA has released red meat export data for September, which was delayed due to the recent government shutdown. As compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), September data showed a fairly steady performance for U.S. pork exports, matching year-ago value while down slightly in volume. But September beef exports were the lowest in more …
Dec 12
Producer-Driven Defense -Explore the National Swine Health Strategry Webpage
The health of the U.S. swine herd is critical to the entire industry’s future. Producers face daily struggles with endemic diseases and the looming threat of Foreign Animal Diseases (FADs). That is why NPB, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and state pork associations are proud to announce the launch of the new National Swine Health …
Dec 12
ICYMI: Secretary Rollins Pens USA TODAY Op-Ed “Trump Is Fighting to Protect American Farmers”
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in USA TODAY highlighting this week’s actions the Trump Administration is taking to protect American farmers. “Under President Joe Biden, the cost of doing business increased drastically, and commodity prices slumped after the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war. Between 2020 and this year, seed costs increased 18%, fuel …
Dec 12
Pro Tem Paxton Urges Further Negotiations on Poultry Industry in Eastern Oklahoma
After a visit to eastern Oklahoma Thursday to meet with individuals involved in the poultry industry and other local stakeholders, Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, is calling on those involved in the State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods case to return to the negotiating table and work toward a resolution. The lawsuit accused several …
Dec 12
Jentz Highlights Record Year for American Angus
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Casey Jentz, Chief Operating Officer of the American Angus Association, who reflects on a standout year for the breed and the programs driving producer profitability. Jentz stepped into the COO role earlier in 2025 after years as a regional manager, and he …
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