Aug 03
As cattle values continue to climb, livestock insurance is becoming an increasingly important risk management tool for producers of all sizes. Thomas Merritt of Magill Livestock Insurance told Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport that livestock insurance is designed to protect producers against catastrophic losses and can be customized to fit operations ranging from small family …
Aug 03
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 01
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today applauded the release of farm bill text and notice of a Senate Ag markup for next week. “When you look across the spectrum of agriculture, there is one piece of legislation that touches almost every farm in America, and that’s the farm bill, so it’s time for …
Aug 01
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released revised legislative text for Farm Bill 2.0, the Agricultural Act of 2026, that will deliver vital support to farmers, ranchers, foresters and rural communities. The updated bill, which the committee will mark up next week, includes new language authorizing year-round sales of E15 and extending the …
Jul 31
Boxes frequently arrive at Oklahoma State University’s Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory with questions tucked inside. A farmer wants to know how much fertilizer to apply before planting. A rancher needs to determine whether hay is safe for cattle. A homeowner is trying to understand a lawn or garden problem. A researcher needs thousands of samples …
Jul 31
The National Sorghum Foundation is proud to announce the selection of three outstanding students as recipients of its 2026–27 academic year scholarships. Each award recognizes exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential and a commitment to advancing agriculture and the sorghum industry. William Robinson, a second-year law student at Texas A&M University School of Law, is the …
Jul 31
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced six additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA’s voluntary Product of USA (POTUSA) label, continuing the strong momentum behind the Trump Administration’s efforts to help consumers easily identify products that are truly born, raised, harvested, and processed in the United States. As more processors adopt …
Jul 31
In a recent “Hess Address” segment, Oklahoma State University President Dr. Jim Hess outlined the university’s ambitious strategic vision for 2031, major campus facility investments, and progress on a $2 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign that recently reached its $1 billion milestone. From expanding lower-division course offerings in Tulsa to constructing state-of-the-art research and veterinary facilities, …
Jul 31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $52 million in 19 projects to increase public access to private lands for wildlife-dependent recreation while benefiting farmers, ranchers and private landowners. Through the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is helping state and tribal governments encourage private landowners …
Jul 31
Last week we discussed the changes in forage quality for grazing stocker calves and selecting the right supplement to match the calf’s needs and pasture deficiencies (When Summer Grass Starts Running Out of Gas, Cow Calf Corner July 20, 2026). After selecting the right type of supplement, the next decisions are how to deliver it and how …
