Today the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) announced that Stephanie Johnson will join the association as Director of Regulatory Affairs, effective December 1, 2025. In this role, Johnson will oversee projects addressing industry priorities and provide technical and regulatory guidance to member companies. “I am excited to join the National Oilseed Processors Association and support …
Category: Ag News
Nov 13
Service Academy Nominees | Press Release
Today, Congressman Josh Brecheen announced the students from Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District who have been nominated to the United States Service Academies. United States Naval Academy Hudson Pollard (Checotah, OK)United States Military Academy Max Cunningham (Locust Grove, OK)United States Air Force Academy Cannon Ysbrand (Bokoshe, OK)Michael Robertson (Claremore, OK)United States Merchant Marine Academy Brian Jones …
Nov 13
OSU’s Todd Hubbs Previews Post-Shutdown USDA Reports and Grain Market Outlook
With the government finally reopening, the agricultural sector is bracing for a flood of data next week. Todd Hubbs Previews Post-Shutdown USDA Reports and Grain Market Outlook. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist, Dr. Todd Hubbs, says the USDA is set to play catch-up starting this Friday, November 14, with the release of the highly …
Nov 13
Dozens Hospitalized, Hundreds Evacuated in Weatherford After Major Ammonia Spill
A major hazardous materials emergency unfolded in Weatherford overnight and into Thursday morning, after a tanker truck began leaking a large plume of anhydrous ammonia, leading to the hospitalization of dozens and the evacuation of hundreds of residents. The incident began late Wednesday, around 10 p.m., in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn Express. …
Nov 13
Secretary Rollins Leads Largest USDA Trade Mission to Mexico, Participates in New World Screwworm Joint Reviews
Secretary Rollins Leads Largest USDA Trade Mission to Mexico. Last week in Mexico City, Mexico, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins led the largest U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission in the history of our country. During the mission to Mexico, 41 U.S. businesses, 33 cooperators and agriculture advocacy groups, six state departments …
Nov 13
AFIA Says Action Is Needed Now to Protect America’s Animal Food Supply
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is calling on U.S. policymakers, trade officials and the food and agriculture industry to work together on mitigating the potential threat of a U.S. vitamin and amino acid supply disruption. The call comes following the release today of new industry data that shows that China controls a significant amount …
Nov 13
Dr Jason Sawyer: More Sterile Flies Needed to Push New World Screwworm Back to South America
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments made by one of the speakers at the recent King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Symposium, Dr Jason Sawyer, Chief Science Officer of the East Foundation discussed the urgent threat posed by the potential return of the New World screwworm across the Rio Grande. …
Nov 13
Extreme Drought Emerges In This Weeks Drought Monitor
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme Drought (D3) has now emerged in southwestern Oklahoma in Kiowa, Jackson and Greer counties covering 0.8% of the state. some Examples of historically observed impacts during a D3 …
Nov 13
Strong Beef Prices Make Now a Good Time for Ranchers to Consider Irrigation Investment
With historically strong beef prices driving profitability for many ranchers in 2025, now may be the ideal time to reinvest in their operations by enhancing feed grain, hay, and pasture production by adding center pivot irrigation. Strategic irrigation investments can significantly increase on-farm feed production and quality while providing an effective solution for wastewater management …
Nov 13
Despite Volatility, Optimism Reigns at USMEF Conference in Indianapolis
Although the U.S. red meat industry faces significant obstacles in the international marketplace, demand remains robust in many key destinations where customers crave the quality and consistency of U.S. pork, beef and lamb. This was the prevailing message delivered by U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom at the USMEF Strategic Planning …
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