Apr 14
The Oklahoma Legislature has not included funding for the new Agronomy Research Station (Agronomy Discovery Center) in the general state budget passed here in April. However, there is still an active effort this week to secure this funding through a standalone bill before the 2026 legislative session adjourns. HB4054 was considered in committees in both the House …
Apr 13
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 13th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 17% compared to 3% a week ago, while winter wheat conditions are rated 10% good to excellent, 48% very poor to poor, and 42% fair. Kansas winter wheat crop is ranked 32% good to excellent, 36% fair, …
Apr 13
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offers can be submitted during a second batching period that runs through May 1, 2026. Additionally, USDA reminds producers and landowners of the upcoming April 17, 2026, deadline for both the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program and the General Conservation Reserve Program …
Apr 13
Today in Michigan alongside U.S. Representative Tom Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the availability of over $275 million in grant funding in FY2026 for the specialty crop industry in the United States through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI), the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), and the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP). Thanks to the Working …
Apr 13
The Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has announced the 2026 Wheat and Forages Field Day, scheduled for Friday, April 24. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Central Research Station located at 1105 E. Iowa Ave. in Chickasha, Oklahoma. The program is designed …
Apr 13
A Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old Jacksboro man for theft of livestock involving 43 head of cattle in Young and Archer counties. Will Tackett was arrested April 8, by Special Ranger Cliff Swofford and charged with theft of livestock, a third-degree felony. The …
Apr 13
The latest FAS-USDA report on “Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade” shows global beef production at 61.563 million metric tons (mmt), down 1.1 percent from 2025. Beef production is projected to decrease in the top four beef producing countries: Brazil, U.S., China and the E.U., as well as in Argentina (Figure 1). Beef production …
Apr 13
The 2026 cotton season is rapidly approaching, and Oklahoma producers are closely monitoring environmental conditions as they prepare to take the field. Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak recently joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to share critical management strategies and outlooks for the upcoming crop. As soil moisture remains a top priority …
