Category: Ag News
May 01
U.S. Farm Report’s College Roadshow visits Oklahoma State University
On April 30, U.S. Farm Report filmed its College Roadshow broadcast from Oklahoma State University in front of Agricultural Hall. The live taping allowed for students, faculty, staff and fans to participate in the event, with students getting creative and hand-designing signs to be held in the background of the shoot. The program will air on KFOR …
May 01
Oklahoma Wheat Breeding: Drought Resilience, Genetic Innovation, and Infrastructure Investment
Brett Carver, Regents Professor and Wheat Breeding Chair at Oklahoma State University (OSU), recently sat down with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport to discuss the current state of the Oklahoma wheat crop and the future of the university’s breeding program. The discussion centered on environmental challenges, the development of specialty varieties, and a significant capital …
May 01
TSCRA opens applications for fall 2026 Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Program
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), the largest and oldest livestock association in the Southwest, today announced applications for the fall 2026 Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Program are now open. The program, supported by the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation, provides students with hands-on experience and exposure to career opportunities across the beef industry and …
May 01
Lessons from the Recent EHM Outbreak: What Horse Owners Need to Know
Late last fall, many horse owners across the southern United States found themselves navigating uncertainty as cases of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) emerged across Texas, Oklahoma, and neighboring states. In a recent episode of Extension Horses Tack Box Talk: Horse Stories with a Purpose, Dr. Kris Hiney (Oklahoma State University Extension) sat down with Dr. AJ …
May 01
USDA’s Justin Benavidez: Early Signs of Herd Rebuild Emerging in U.S. Cattle Market
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Justin Benavidez, who joined Farm broadcasters from across the country and stakeholders at the National Farm Broadcasters Washington Watch to break down cattle market dynamics, herd rebuilding signals, and broader economic pressures shaping the industry. Early Signals of Herd Rebuilding Emerge …
May 01
Bill Adding Alpha-gal Syndrome to State Reporting Heads to Governor’s Desk
A bill that would add the condition commonly known as the red meat allergy to the state’s list of reportable diseases and conditions is now headed to the governor’s desk for final consideration. Senate Bill 1644, authored by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, would require health care providers and laboratories to report suspected cases of alpha-gal …
May 01
Agricultural Retailers Association Navigates Policy Risks and Global Supply Chain Shifts
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is currently navigating a complex landscape of policy risks and market volatility driven by international conflict and domestic regulatory shifts. In a recent discussion with Maci Carter of the Oklahoma Farm Report, Richard Gupton, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Counsel for the ARA, highlighted the critical issues facing …
May 01
USDA Opens Enrollment for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) starting May 4, 2026, through May 29, 2026. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers Grassland CRP, a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands while also continuing …
May 01
NCBA Backs FAIR Labels Act to Ensure Transparency in Protein Labeling
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) endorsed the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act. This legislation would ensure consumer transparency by addressing the labeling of cell-cultivated protein and plant-based alternative protein products. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., sponsored the bipartisan Senate version of the FAIR Labels …
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