After experiencing the biggest cattle industry event of the year, CattleCon 2026 attendees are encouraged to stay a little longer to see Tennessee cattle country firsthand. Tours on Friday, Feb. 6, including a Grazing Management Workshop & Tour and Agricultural Tour, are available to add onto CattleCon 2026 registrations. The immersive Grazing Management Workshop & …
Category: Ag News
Nov 17
Don Denny recognized as Angus Ambassador of the Year
With a creative eye and a heart for the Angus family, Don Denny’s commitment to the breed shines through every project he touches. His unwavering dedication to integrity and excellence earned him recognition as the 2025 Angus Ambassador of the Year, a recognition the American Angus Association® presented during the Angus Convention in Kansas City, …
Nov 17
Cow Calf Corner Derrell Peel: Potential Impacts of the Mexican Border Reopening
Cattle markets have been nervously reacting to rumors and speculation that the Mexican border may reopen at any time to cattle imports into the U.S. Many questions are swirling about when the border might open, how many cattle are backlogged in Mexico and how fast cattle might cross into the U.S. Some background and recent …
Nov 17
Dairy Defined Podcast: The Guard Changes at NMPF
NMPF elected Indiana dairy farmer Brian Rexing as its 15th chairman at its annual meeting last week, succeeding Randy Mooney of Rogersville, MO, who had served in the position for the past 17 years. This week’s Dairy Defined Podcast is taken from their remarks at the meeting in Arlington, TX, with Mooney reflecting on his …
Nov 17
Emergency Drought Aid Update: Trey Lam Warns Conditions Worse Than Monitor Shows
At an emergency drought committee meeting, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Executive Director Trey Lam shared an overview of the state’s worsening drought conditions with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport. He said the panel heard from state climatologist Gary McManus, noting that “drought has been growing across the state, and actually maybe a little more severe even …
Nov 17
Trump Administration Delivers Second Stage of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmers
Three days after the government reopened and despite the radical left Democrat caused shutdown, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins continue to put Farmers First, including the unprecedented move to reopen over 2,000 county FSA offices in the middle of the government shutdown so farmers could continue to access …
Nov 17
Oklahoma Weather: 94°F ‘Summer’ Heat Shatters November Records
Oklahomans could be forgiven for checking their calendars this past weekend, as “summer” made an aggressive and record-shattering return in the middle of November. “Why are we having mid-90s in Oklahoma in mid-November?” asked a bewildered State Climatologist Gary McManus in his recent report, channeling the thoughts of many residents. This wasn’t just unseasonably warm; …
Nov 17
EPA Highlights 300 Environmental Wins Since President Trump Took Office
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 100 additional environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved in the last 100 days, recognizing 300 days of fulfilling the agency’s statutory obligations, and delivering clean air, land, and water for all Americans under President Donald Trump’s leadership. This progress includes announcing a proposed rule today that …
Nov 17
OFS Fire Situation Report
Elevated Fire Danger in Western Oklahoma Today; Widespread Rain Expected Mid-Week Oklahoma is facing a brief but elevated fire danger today, particularly in western counties, following an uptick in wildfire activity over the hot and dry weekend. According to a statewide discussion, a shift in winds from southeast to southwest will pull drier air into …
Nov 17
National Peanut Board Unveils Strategic Plan to Drive Peanut Consumption Across Generations
The grower-funded National Peanut Board is beginning its next chapter with the launch of its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. Key attributes of the plan include a refreshed mission statement, a renewed focus on industry unity and an evolution of strategies to drive impact and accomplish its mission. Execution of the plan begins in January 2026. The updated Mission of the National Peanut Board is to cultivate the …
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