Oct 01
As farmers and ranchers face record-high diesel costs, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today called on the president to take several steps to lower prices at the pump, including a temporary suspension of the federal highway diesel tax. “Higher diesel expenses are hitting farmers at one of the most fuel-intensive times of the …
Oct 01
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins today issued a USDA proclamation (PDF, 575 KB) to recognize October 2026 as the Department’s 62nd anniversary of National Cooperative Month. “Cooperatives are a powerful engine of economic growth for our nation and central to President Trump’s America First agenda to strengthen our economy and empower communities,” …
Oct 01
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Andy James from Oklahoma Forestry Services to discuss ongoing Oklahoma wildfire challenges and evaluate how emergency responders and land managers are navigating fire suppression across the state. While recent rainfall provided a welcome reprieve across parched pastures and timber, James stressed that moisture offers only a temporary …
Oct 01
To safeguard Oklahoma’s wildlife and prevent unregulated commercial release of white-tailed deer into the wild, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) has proposed rules for the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Genetic Improvement Act. Hunting white-tailed deer in Oklahoma is a deeply cherished tradition, backed by an avid hunting base. Thanks to years of …
Oct 01
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Missouri cattle producer Glen Klippenstein, recipient of the Beef Checkoff Visionary Award, about his early days in the cattle business, his decision to raise Herefords and his involvement in establishing the Beef Checkoff. Why Klippenstein Chose Hereford Cattle Klippenstein said Herefords were …
Oct 01
Oklahoma agricultural producers and rural employers are watching Washington closely following the late-night Senate confirmation of Keith Sonderling as the 31st U.S. Secretary of Labor. The vote, finalized Wednesday evening, officially places the former Equal Employment Opportunity Commission commissioner at the helm of the federal agency after serving in an acting capacity. For agricultural operations …
Oct 01
This week, former Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach was nominated to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) next under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) President and CEO Ryan LeGrand issued the following statement in support of Ibach’s nomination: “Greg has vast experience at the state …
Oct 01
The Missouri Corn Growers Association appreciates Gov. Mike Kehoe’s action to help Missouri farmers manage rising fuel and transportation costs during harvest. Gov. Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-19 today, declaring a State of Emergency and temporarily allowing farmers and haulers in commercial vehicles licensed for farm use to use red-dyed diesel for agricultural purposes on …
Oct 01
Members of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement that it will continue and expand the Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program in fiscal year 2027. This investment will utilize $650 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and $350 million through the Conservation Stewardship Program to provide …
