For over 150 years, the popularity of Angus cattle has grown, making over 80% of the United States’ cow herd influenced by Angus genetics. Influential sires have made their mark and during the 2025 American Angus Association® Awards Dinner and Reception on November 1 in Kansas City, Missouri, the Association recognized the sire registering the …
Category: Ag News
Nov 10
Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus holds successful Youth Leadership Summit
The Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus hosted its inaugural Oklahoma Latino Youth Leadership Summit on Nov. 8. The event brought 110 young people together through engaging workshops, expert speakers, and peer-led discussions. The students explored leadership and professional development, community advocacy, and public service, all with an Oklahoma focus. 70 high school juniors and seniors from …
Nov 10
Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office Achieves Key Fiduciary Win with Boeing
The Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ announced a successful outcome in its shareholder engagement with The Boeing Company, marking a major win for fiduciary responsibility and collaborative corporate governance on behalf of Oklahomans’ investments. The Treasurer’s Office, through the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), had considered filing a shareholder proposal aimed at improving Boeing’s compliance …
Nov 10
Cow Calf Corner Dr. Derrell Peel: All Bets Are Off
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. The latest edition in the torrent of recent political attentions directed at the cattle …
Nov 10
Alison Foster Promoted to NCFC’s Manager, Government Affairs & Operations
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today announced that Alison Foster has been promoted to Manager, Government Affairs & Operations. In this role, Foster will work with other government relations team staff on key policy issues impacting farmer co-ops and the farmer-owners. She will continue to assist in the planning and preparation for yearly …
Nov 10
Taking a Good, Hard Look at Fertility
If you’re not testing soils, you’re working in the dark when it comes to fertility, says LG Seeds Agronomist Tim Beninga. Coming up short or overdoing it on fertility can make a big difference with farm profits. He offers tips to ensure plans are realistic, benefiting both your crops and farm balance sheet for 2026. …
Nov 10
Ranking Member Angie Craig Slams Trump for Continuing Legal Challenges to Food Assistance Program
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement following the Trump administration asking the Supreme Court for permission to cut SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans. “The Trump administration continues its push to take food away from millions of Americans. Instead of helping hungry seniors and children, President Trump and Agriculture Secretary …
Nov 10
Farm Bureau members, counties honored at OKFB’s 84th annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau honored achievements and accomplishments of the organization’s members during the past year at OKFB’s annual awards banquet held Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City. Awards were presented to county Farm Bureaus for outstanding achievement in advocating for agriculture and Oklahoma’s rural communities with Presidential Star Awards, the John …
Nov 10
Understanding Interval-Based Enrollment Risk in PRF: How Interval Selection Strategies Can Impact Protection Across the South
Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance continues to be one of the most widely used federal crop insurance plans nationwide, with the most insured acres of any crop insurance plan in the US. While the program’s design has remained the same, the rainfall patterns that determine its performance have not (Davis et al. 2025). A new …
Nov 10
Congressman Tom Cole Honors Rodd Moesel and Waits on Senate to Send Measure to House This Week
Congressman Tom Cole attended the Oklahoma Farm Bureau annual meeting this past weekend where he spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. Cole honored outgoing president Rod Moesel and his eight years of dedicated leadership.. “Rod and I literally go back 50-odd years in Republican politics,” Cole said. “He was my campaign treasurer …
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