In a misguided effort to lower the price of beef in grocery stores, President Trump said he plans to increase the volume of beef being imported from Argentina. Efforts to manipulate markets only risk damaging the livelihoods of American cattlemen and women, while doing little to impact the price consumers are paying at the grocery …
Category: Ag News
Oct 22
2025 U.S. Crop Quality Report Provides Essential Data for Global Wheat Buyers
Representatives After the collection and analysis of more than 2,250 samples of wheat collected from coast to coast, U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has officially published the 2025 U.S. Crop Quality Report. The report, which is the 46th issued since 1979, provides essential, objective information to help global wheat buyers purchase the wheat they need at …
Oct 22
Market swings and heavy lifting ahead for cutout values
Federally inspected cattle harvest head counts have swung widely in the past three weeks, beginning with a 14,000 head decline two weeks ago as one fed cattle plant idled several days for scheduled upgrades. Last week’s recovery from the downturn pulled the week’s total 9,000 head larger than the six-week average. Late last week, President …
Oct 22
Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on Partial Reopening of the Farm Service Agency
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement regarding the decision by Agriculture Secretary to partially reopen Farm Service Agency offices after keeping them closed for 21 days due to the Republican government shutdown. “I am glad the administration is finally doing right by America’s farmers by partially opening FSA offices, though I …
Oct 22
United Sorghum Checkoff Program Partners with Riviana Foods and Harvest Food Group to Bring IQF Sorghum to Market
The United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP), in partnership with Riviana Foods Inc. and Harvest Food Group, announced the launch of individually quick frozen (IQF) cooked whole grain sorghum, now available for purchase at Harvest Food Group. This milestone marks the latest innovation effort by USCP to ensure this nutrient-rich, versatile and resource-efficient grain meets growing demand …
Oct 22
Register Today for Virtual Stockmanship & Stewardship Event
A virtual version of Stockmanship & Stewardship will be held Nov. 18-19, 2025. Cattle producers can register for this unique educational experience, which will take place 11:00am-2:00pm (Central) each day. This online version of the popular in-person event provides an opportunity for participants to learn about hot topics such as animal health and succession planning, …
Oct 22
The Heart-Healthy Truth About Seed Oils & Processed food
In a recent media briefing hosted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, two leading experts debunked common myths surrounding seed oils. They offered a critical examination of the rise of ultra-processed foods. The discussion, moderated by Ellen Wilson, featured Dr. Matti Marklund and Dr. Julia Wolfson, who offered evidence-based insights into these …
Oct 22
OSU awarded $2 million for a multidisciplinary project to create water and energy efficiency for farmers
Three land-grant universities are exploring whether producing energy from animal waste and cleaning wastewater can be achieved in one technology system. Three separate types of technologies already exist to: “They have all existed in their own silos, and scientists are always working to make these systems more efficient and less harmful to the environment,” said Kiranmayi …
Oct 22
American Simmental Association Honors Darrell Stiles Cushing, Oklahoma With Wsff Golden Book Award
The American Simmental Association (ASA) recently honored Darrell Stiles, Cushing, Oklahoma, with the World Simmental-Fleckvieh Federation (WSFF) Golden Book Award, the Association’s highest honor. Selected by the ASA Board of Trustees, recipients of this award are lifelong promoters of the Simmental breed. Stiles was recognized during ASA’s Fall Focus event, on Saturday, August 23, in …
Oct 22
Goodbye Shorts, Hello Rain: State Climatologist Predicts “Real Fall” Arriving Midweek
Oklahoma is set for a significant weather shift this week, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus and data from the OCS/Mesonet Ticker. After a prolonged period of summer-like warmth, the state is preparing for the arrival of a major storm system that will usher in much-needed rain and mark the true start of “real fall” …
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