Dennis Brothers writes in Southern Ag Today: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has received significant attention in recent years because of its devastating impact on poultry operations. A confirmed outbreak typically requires rapid depopulation to prevent the virus from spreading to neighboring farms. However, disease outbreaks are only one of many risks that can affect …
Category: Ag News
Sep 28
ICE Concerns Create Workforce Disruptions In Cattle Industry
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays looks at how recent concerns surrounding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Kansas have disrupted the cattle processing workforce and created uncertainty across the beef industry. ICE Concerns Disrupt Kansas Cattle Processing Hays says the issue gained attention last week after reports began …
Sep 28
Oklahoma Wheat Commission Names 2026 Best of Wheat Bread Baking Contest Champions
The Oklahoma State Fair hosted the annual State “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking contest on September 27th, spotlighting top bakers from across the state while honoring Oklahoma wheat producers. Korben Gossen from Corn, Oklahoma, in Washita County placed first in the Specialty Shape Bread Category of the Junior Division. His “Route 66 Flag Bread” topped …
Sep 25
R-Calf USA Weekly Address: The Shrinking Cash Cattle Market – Why It Matters to Every Producer
America’s entire cattle industry depends on a market that is disappearing before our eyes: the negotiated cash cattle market. Restoring that market must be a priority as USDA and the Justice Department carry out the President’s executive order calling for stronger enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The negotiated cash market is where cattle …
Sep 25
USDA to Invest $5 Million to Help Partners and Producers Restore and Protect Wetlands and Floodplains on Agricultural Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $5 million in partnerships to help agricultural producers and private landowners restore and steward wetlands and floodplains through conservation easements. These projects, funded by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), deliver Farmers First, direct-to-producer benefits while improving water quality, reducing flooding risks and providing …
Sep 25
Boozman Ready to Negotiate Farm Bill 2.0 with House Calls on Democrats’ Immediate Help Finalizing and Advancing Legislation
Boozman discussed the need to get Farm Bill 2.0 signed into law this year and his commitment to negotiating in October in order to have a bill that can pass both the Senate and House of Representatives before the end of the year. He applauded the advocacy of agriculture groups and urged their continued engagement …
Sep 25
Oklahoma Agritourism Farms Offer Fall Activities With an Agricultural Connection
Fall agritourism is getting underway across Oklahoma, with dozens of farms preparing pumpkin patches, mazes, and other activities for visitors. Whitney Hinrichsen, agritourism coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, said in a conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that about 42 fall venues are part of the state’s agritourism program …
Sep 25
Stockyard Stampede Coming up October 17th with Oklahoma’s Best Beef Competition
Mark your calendars! Stockyards City Main Street would like to invite everyone to attend the annual Stockyards Stampede event that will be held on Saturday, October 17th! The Slash O’ Ranch Longhorns will kick off the event at 10:00 a.m. by parading down the street. They will begin at the iconic Oklahoma National Stockyards archway …
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