The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced significant action to make it faster and less costly to develop biosimilar medicines, which are lower-cost “generic” alternatives to biologic drugs that treat serious and chronic diseases. In a new draft guidance, the FDA proposes major updates to simplify biosimilarity studies and reduce unnecessary clinical testing. The …
Category: Ag News
Oct 29
Cassie Fish: Uncertainty and Sharp Declines Rock the Cattle Market
In today’s beef buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Cattle market analyst Cassie Fish, who says the recent downturn marks a major shift in market momentum, signaling that “we are seeing the end of the bull market as we speak.” She notes that with just a few headlines and social media …
Oct 29
Corn Growers Detail Top Ways Congress and Administration Can Help This Year
The president of the National Corn Growers Association said today that Congress and the administration can support farmers through the ongoing difficult economic circumstances through a combination of market expansion and a bridge assistance program. “Opening new foreign markets and expanding access to higher ethanol blends year-round are not only NCGA’s top priorities, but they are …
Oct 29
Okie Homesteading Event Coming up In March
Homesteading is such an exciting journey of freedom, allowing you to take control of your life, your food sources, and your inner peace. Let’s embrace this adventure together to reclaim your strength and deepen your connection with the land! We’d love for you to join us at the 2026 Okie Homesteading Expo! We have over …
Oct 29
Helena Announces Docuseries, Companion Curriculum
Helena Agri-Enterprises announced today the documentary series Innovation Never Stops at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thousands of teachers and students received an advance look at the nine-part video series debuting next week, which showcases different aspects of agriculture and the innovative technologies behind farming today. Each episode includes companion curriculum designed to …
Oct 29
OSU Agriculture News and Updates – October 2025
October has been a special time on campus with celebrating, reflecting and connecting. This month, we had the privilege of honoring the outstanding individuals and traditions that make OSU Agriculture so strong. On Oct. 3, we gathered for OSU Ag Honors to celebrate our 2025 Distinguished Alumni and Champions for OSU Agriculture. This group’s dedication …
Oct 29
National FFA President Thad Bergschneider Reflects on a Year of Leadership and Growth
At the 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, National FFA President Thad Bergschneider reflected on a whirlwind year representing more than one million members while speaking with senior far and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. “You can’t go anywhere without meeting somebody,” he said, describing how FFA connects people from all walks of life. …
Oct 29
Eleven Oklahoma teachers receive accurate agriculture books through OKFB’s Bushels for Books
Eleven Oklahoma educators were selected to receive a basket of accurate agriculture books as part of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Bushels for Books program. A collaboration between the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee, Bushels for Books is designed to spread agriculture literacy to children around the state through providing a selection …
Oct 29
Will the 2025 Peanut Crop Set a New Record?
We often look at the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report for guidance on expected supply, demand, and pricing for commodities. Rarely, however, does this report mention anything about peanuts. The last WASDE (September 12, 2025) before the government shutdown was one of those rare exceptions when it included the statement that “Other changes [in oilseeds] this …
Oct 29
Ranking Member Angie Craig Applauds Attorneys General for Challenging the Trump Administration’s Withholding of SNAP Benefits
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding the lawsuit filed by a multistate coalition of 26 attorneys general to hold the Trump administration accountable for withholding food assistance from 42 million hungry Americans. “Today, a coalition of attorneys general from across 25 states and the District of Columbia stood up …
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