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Category: Ag News
Aug 16
Stuart Ranch Wins 2026 OCA Ranch Rodeo Title as Record Funds Raised for Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s Ranch Rodeo 2026 is in the books, and organizers are calling the two-day event at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie a tremendous success—both in the arena and in its mission to support Oklahoma children. In the arena, it literally boiled down to the last two teams in the final event on …
Aug 14
Rep. Mike Bost Tours ARA Member Facility Wabash Valley Service Co.
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Ill.) recently toured Wabash Valley Service Company’s facility in Cisne, Illinois, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods. “Farmers form the backbone of our rural economy. As a longtime member of the House Agriculture Committee, I recognize that …
Aug 14
Tyson Foods Shuts Down Major Beef Processing Plants Amid Historic Cattle Shortages
Tyson Foods has announced the immediate closure of its beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, and its case-ready facility in Eagle Mountain, Utah, marking another major contraction in U.S. beef packing capacity as the livestock sector grapples with historic cattle shortages. The abrupt announcement comes just months after Tyson permanently shuttered a large beef processing …
Aug 14
Oklahoma Flash Drought Accelerates: State Climatologist Gary McManus Warns of Escalating Crisis
State Climatologist Gary McManus recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to address the rapidly deteriorating weather conditions across Oklahoma. Over a brief period, severe heat and lack of rainfall have triggered a significant flash drought, drastically altering soil conditions, agricultural outlooks, and surface water supplies statewide. The Rapid Rise of Oklahoma’s Flash Drought …
Aug 14
Texas Cattle Feeders React to Tyson Beef Restructuring Plans
Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s Statement on Tyson’s Plan to Close Plants and Anchor its Beef Business in the Central U.S.: “Today’s announcement from Tyson to centralize their beef packing capacity and close plants is reflective of the current situation in the packing industry, as they face reduced profitability and tight cattle supplies,” said TCFA Chairman …
Aug 14
Global Cotton Benchmarks Rally as USDA Revises Production and Demand Outlook
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks rose over the past month, although gains varied across markets. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The July USDA report featured upward revisions to 2026/27 global production (+1.2 million bales to 117.3 million) and mill-use (+190,000 bales to 122.0 million). Notable revisions for 2025/26 included lower production for Brazil (-750,000 bales …
Aug 14
Understanding the Farm Bill Debate: Key Differences Between House and Senate Proposals
The ongoing discussions surrounding the United States Farm Bill remain a critical focus for agricultural producers across the nation. In a detailed conversation, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Dr. Amy Hagerman from Oklahoma State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics to break down the latest developments in federal policy. They examined the comparison between the …
Aug 14
Oklahoma July revenue collections remain consistent with FY 2027 expectations
General Revenue Fund collections in July totaled $515.7 million, which is $7.8 million, or 1.5%, below the estimate for the first month of fiscal year 2027. This total is also $92.8 million, or 15.3%, below collections from July 2025. Several timing and revenue distribution factors affected the month’s results, making them less directly comparable to …
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