Category: Ag News
Sep 23
The Importance of Profitability for Regenerative Agriculture
Op-Ed by Burke Teichert: In my mind, profitability is foundational to regenerative agriculture. You can look at that two ways: 1) The journey toward regenerative agriculture usually begins with doing something that costs money. If you are not profitable, do you have the money to start? 2) If the practices you adopt are truly regenerative, …
Sep 23
Oklahoma Drought Relief on the Horizon: Strengthening El Niño Brings Hope to Parched Producers
Oklahoma drought relief may finally be approaching as a strengthening El Niño pattern offers hope to parched agricultural lands, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd at a recent Drought Commission meeting, McManus outlined the harsh reality currently facing the state’s agricultural producers while presenting a more promising long-term outlook …
Sep 23
2025-26 Calf Sale Fundraisers Raise More Than $135,000
Seven R-CALF USA rollover calf sale fundraisers were held across the country, raising a total of $135,724 to support R-CALF USA’s work on behalf of independent U.S. cattle producers. R-CALF USA is the only national cattle organization solely funded through donations and membership dues and does not receive beef checkoff dollars. The continued support of …
Sep 23
PLC Honors Awardees from WY and NV During 58th Annual Meeting
During their 58th Annual Meeting, the Public Lands Council (PLC) honored two individuals who have made significant contributions to the federal lands ranching community. Association of National Grasslands (ANG) President Ty Checketts was selected for the 2026 President’s Award and rancher Joe Guild from Nevada, was selected as the 2026 Friend of PLC. Checketts owns …
Sep 23
Airbnb Announces ‘Farm to Stay’ Grant Program to Promote Farmer-Led Tourism
From pig cuddling in rural Texas, to a vegetable farm stay in Missouri, and an Alpine goat hike in Maine, the demand for agricultural travel is rapidly growing, and so is the need. Agritourism turns working farms and ranches into places people can visit, learn from, and stay, strengthening farm income while connecting communities to …
Sep 23
Midwest Dairy Names Beth Bruck-Upton Interim CEO
The Midwest Dairy Board of Directors has appointed Beth Bruck-Upton, Senior Vice President, Salesand Partnerships, to serve as interim chief executive officer beginning October 12. The appointment follows the announcement that current Midwest Dairy CEO Corey Scott has been named president and chief executive officer of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), effective October 12. Bruck-Upton will …
Sep 23
Oklahoma State University Workshop Highlights High-Pressure Processing Benefits for Beef Producers
Oklahoma State University hosted food industry professionals and researchers Thursday, Sept. 17, for a workshop exploring how high-pressure processing technology can improve food safety, extend shelf life and create new opportunities for the beef industry. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson visited with researchers from OSU and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the HPP workshop …
Sep 23
Express Ranches Legacy to Continue Through Angus Genetics Following Herd Dispersal
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features audio with Bob Funk Jr. about the upcoming dispersal of the Express Ranches cattle operation. Funk’s comments come from a recent conversation that he and longtime Express Ranches’ management Donnie Robertson and Kevin Hafner had about the decision to disperse the historic herd …
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