Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s refusal to fully fund SNAP benefits for hungry Americans in November. “From the start, I’ve made it clear that USDA was legally required to use the SNAP contingency fund and send out November benefits. The courts have now ruled that …
Category: Ag News
Nov 03
National Sorghum Producers welcomes China sorghum announcement, calls for lasting trade commitments
The National Sorghum Producers commends President Donald Trump, his administration—including the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of the Treasury—and congressional leaders following the President’s announcement that China has authorized the resumption of purchases of U.S. sorghum. “The President’s meeting with …
Nov 03
Meat Institute to USTR: Renewed USMCA Critical to Meat and Poultry Industry, US National and Economic Security
The Meat Institute today called on the Trump Administration to renew the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) for its benefits to American meat and poultry companies and the entire U.S. animal protein value chain. “USMCA has been a boon for the American meat, livestock, and poultry sector, along with the broader American food and agriculture …
Nov 03
Zybach Angus Receives Certified Angus Beef Progressive Partner Award
At Zybach Angus, no ounce of cattle care is up for question. Their motivation for this level of dedication to their Angus cattle is simply love. “It’s not always an easy lifestyle, but it’s one of the best there is because I love being with the cattle and working, and just the rural atmosphere,” says …
Nov 03
American Angus Association® fiscal year results show continued strength in beef industry
The American Angus Association® concluded a successful fiscal year in which registrations totaled more than 300,000 for the 11th consecutive year and were up nearly 2.4% from the year prior. Regular and junior memberships totaled 21,467. Leading seedstock sales during a record year in the cattle markets, registered Angus bulls and females both garnered high-dollar prices. …
Nov 03
Contract Grazing: A Flexible Option for Row Crop Producers
Row crop producers across the country are feeling the financial squeeze. High input costs and low commodity prices are tightening profit margins, and the outlook for 2026 offers little relief. With limited optimism for lower costs or stronger commodity prices, many row crop farmers are exploring new income streams to keep their operations profitable. One …
Nov 03
Battling BRD: Why Year-Round Vaccination is Crucial for Calf Health and Future Profit
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) remains a relentless and costly challenge for cattle producers across the country, showing no signs of letting up regardless of the season. According to Dr. Curt Vlietstra, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim, a strategic approach to vaccination is paramount not just for immediate calf health, but for the animal’s …
Nov 03
Cow Calf Corner Dr. Derrell Peel: What’s Next for Cattle and Beef Markets?
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. Cattle futures and cash markets were pummeled by a barrage of politics the past …
Nov 03
Good Dogma receives a $5,000 Oklahoma City Community Foundation Grant to Support a Spay & Neuter Assistance Program
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded Good Dogma a $5,000 grant, renewable over three years, to support its spay and neuter assistance program. Good Dogma is the first organization to receive this kind of grant from OCCF’s newly established Animal Welfare Community Grant Program, which promotes animal welfare in …
Nov 03
Time to Vote for NCBA National Anthem Contest Winner
Voting is now open to select the winner of the 13th annual National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook®. Four finalists have been selected, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is inviting the public to vote through Nov. 15. The winner will perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the Opening General Session of CattleCon 2026 in …
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