American Farmland Trust (AFT) strongly endorses the bipartisan, bicameral Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act (press releases here and here). Introduced by Senators Collins (R-ME) and Shaheen (D-NH), and Representatives Pingree (D-ME) and Lawler (R-NY), the bill would provide much-needed federal funding for states to support farmers and ranchers impacted by the contamination of …
Category: Ag News
Dec 05
Oklahoma Revenue Shows Year-Over-Year Growth Despite Mixed Monthly Results
The November 2025 State Tax Revenue Report released today by State Treasurer Todd Russ shows a 4.1% increase in total revenue compared to November 2024, even as monthly results were uneven. Over the past 12 months, Oklahoma collected $17.08 billion, up 1.3% from the prior period, underscoring continued revenue resilience heading into 2026. “Even with …
Dec 05
Managing Farm Equipment Costs in 2025-26
Intern Karleigh Erramouspe spoke with Brian Schrock, the territory manager of Ag Direct, who explained that fluctuating commodity prices and profit margins are causing producers to focus heavily on managing cash flow. He stated, “Customers are honestly trying to manage cash flow as much as possible, with possibly current debt, but taking on new debt …
Dec 05
USDA to Expand Crop Insurance Access for Farmers and Ranchers, Boosting the Farm Safety Net
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protection beginning with the 2026 crop year. The Expanding Access to Risk Protection (EARP) Final Rule streamlines requirements across multiple crops, responds to producer feedback, and strengthens USDA’s …
Dec 05
How the Beef Checkoff Drives Demand: Insights from Cheryl DeVuyst
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Cheryl DeVuyst, vice chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board and head of agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture. DeVuyst, who also operates a cow-calf operation near Morrison with her husband, says her commitment to serving on …
Dec 05
USCA President Testifies Before USMCA Joint Review, Calls for Truthful Beef Labeling and Producer Protection
United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) President Justin Tupper appeared before policymakers at the joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), urging for stronger labeling standards and continued support for American beef producers. In his testimony, Tupper stressed the importance of updating USMCA rules to ensure that only beef from animals born, raised, and harvested …
Dec 05
Join Us in January: A Month of Giving and Celebration for the Angus Foundation
As the new year begins, the Angus Foundation invites the Angus family to “Join Us in January” for a month filled with opportunities to give back, celebrate Angus and invest in the future of the breed. January kicks off with opportunities to support the Angus Foundation through several offerings available in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s …
Dec 05
How Farmer Sentiment Rose with a Better Outlook
Did you missed the barometer release? In just 4 minutes, this short video breaks down the November results, showing how an optimistic outlook for the future helped push the Ag Economy Barometer up 10 points to 139, with producers encouraged by mid-fall crop price gains and the late-October U.S.-China trade pact that boosted confidence in …
Dec 05
Sorghum’s Global Surge: From Tennis Star Investment to Drought-Proof Fields
The United Sorghum Checkoff Program is currently experiencing a wave of positive developments, driven by celebrity investment, new food applications, and the crop’s inherent resilience. Norma Ritz Johnson, Executive Director of the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, recently shared the details with Farm Director KC Sheperd. The Novak Djokovic Effect and New Premium MarketsJohnson confirmed that …
Dec 05
Friday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
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