Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a $180 million investment to launch the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Seed Sovereignty Initiative, a major effort to both strengthen U.S. agricultural security by protecting the plant genetic resources that underpin American agriculture and enable breakthroughs in U.S. agricultural innovation. This initiative will provide much-needed …
Category: Ag News
Oct 06
Farmer sentiment drops as concerns about input costs increase
Farmer sentiment declined, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index decreasing from 135 points in August to 123 points in September (see Figure 1). Both subindices declined, with the Index of Current Conditions dropping by 18 points and the Index of Future Expectations dropping by 9 points (see Figure 2). Marking a reversal from last month, a lower …
Oct 06
Senators Explore Solutions to Oklahoma’s Water Infrastructure Challenges
Senators Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, and Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, on Monday held an interim study to discuss solutions to water infrastructure and water quality challenges plaguing rural communities across the state. Coleman and Hamilton invited constituents and state and local water experts to the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee to describe statewide water problems that …
Oct 06
ASA Statement on Emergency Diesel Fuel Tax Relief
The American Soybean Association expressed appreciation following the signing of an Executive Order on Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel. The Order will allow the temporary use of dyed diesel for on-road transportation with the federal fuel tax deferred at this time. ASA is urging the administration to ultimately waive these deferred taxes for farmers. …
Oct 06
Tulsa State Fair Sets the Stage for Wednesday’s Night of Champions and Junior Livestock Auction
The culmination of months of dedication, early mornings, and tireless barn work across Oklahoma will take the spotlight Wednesday evening at the Tulsa State Fair during the highly anticipated annual Night of Champions. The Event takes place October 7, at 6pm in the Ford Truck Arena on the Tulsa Fairgrounds. The Tulsa State Fair and …
Oct 06
Ben Hale: Oklahoma Cattle Markets See Mixed Prices as Producers Watch Moisture
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Oct 06
A Shipload of Beef? Examining the First Tranche of Imports
James Mitchell writes in Southern Ag Today: Last month, President Trump announced a plan to allow 300,000 metric tons of beef to enter the United States over a 90-day period without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs. The plan was part of a broader effort to lower beef prices for consumers. We are now more than …
Oct 06
Ben Weinheimer: Mexican Feeder Cattle Border Reopening Making Progress
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Texas Cattle Feeders Association President and CEO Ben Weinheimer about the reopening of Mexican border ports and what feedlot operators are seeing from the cattle coming into the U.S. Mexican Border Reopening Progress Weinheimer says cattle feeders have been pleased with the …
Oct 06
Cow-Calf Corner Mark Johnson: Estimating Hay Needs
Some basic rules of thumb to follow when determining the hay supplies you will need to sustain your cow herd over the next few months. From this information you can calculate the total amount of hay needed. For example: 100 cows weighing 1,400 pounds will consume about 3640 pounds of hay per day. We should …
Oct 06
Secretary Rollins Release Statement on President Trump Dyed-Diesel EO Signing
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a statement on President Trump’s new executive order to provide relief for our farmers and ranchers by lifting taxes on dyed-diesel. Today’s action expected to represent approximately $640 million in combined federal and state savings across about 224.6 million harvested acres. “President Trump is the most pro …
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