Category: Ag News

Jun 24

New World Screwworm Moves Closer to Oklahoma as Producers Urged to Prepare

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, about the growing threat of New World Screwworm as confirmed cases continue moving north through Texas, raising concerns for cattle producers in Oklahoma. With 16 total cases now confirmed and 13 still …

cattle, oklahoma, screwworm

Jun 24

Growth Energy Intervenes in Latest Challenges to RVOs

Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, filed a motion to intervene in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) v. EPA et al. (Case No. 26-1132). In a set of eight consolidated cases, CBD and …

Jun 24

NASDA endorses bipartisan American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act, celebrates efforts to codify Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture applauds the introduction of the bipartisan American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act in the U.S. Senate. Introduced by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Adam Schiff, D-Calif., Jim Justice, R-W.Va., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., the legislation would strengthen America’s food supply chain by permanently authorizing USDA’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program and …

Jun 24

Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at H.R. 1 Implementation Hearing

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled “To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs.” Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] One year ago, Republicans forced the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill through Congress. It gave handouts to Elon Musk, …

Jun 24

Chairman Thompson Opening Statement at Under Secretary Fordyce Hearing

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee hearing, “To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone, and thank you all for being here today. I would like to extend a special thanks to my friend, Under Secretary …

Jun 24

Cow Calf Corner Kellie Curry Raper: The Market Value of Extended Weaning Periods

The weaning period for beef calves prior to them leaving your place for the next production phase is a critical time that strengthens their future performance in terms of health, gains, and production efficiency. Calves are usually considered “weaned” if they have been off the cow for at least 30 days. With respect to longer …

Jun 24

When the River Runs Low, Southern Grain Farmers Pay the Most

Yuan Zhang, Andrew Anderson, and Ryan Loy write in Southern Ag Today: When drought pushed the Mississippi River level to historic lows in late 2022, barge freight rates jumped far above their usual levels. However, those costs do not stop at the river. They are disseminated throughout the grain marketing system and show up at the …

Jun 24

Kansas Wheat Harvest 2026: Fast-Paced Harvest Nears Halfway Point Amid Yield Declines from Drought and Freeze

This is day 8 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest is over halfway complete, resulting in what may be one of the earliest harvests in recent memories. Drought conditions and late …

Jun 24

Cost of Fourth of July Cookout Reflects Inflation Increase

Families celebrating the Fourth of July with a cookout will find that grocery store prices closely reflect inflation over the last year. An Independence Day cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests this year, according to the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. This is up $2.90 from last year, which is a …