Jun 16
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2026 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by …
Jun 16
Today, Farm Aid and the Northeast Climate Disaster Relief Network (NCDRN) released “When Disaster Becomes the Norm: Climate Risk and the Future of Northeast Agriculture,” a new white paper that explores the growing toll of climate-driven events on the region’s agricultural economy and communities. According to the report, the U.S. now averages 19 disasters costing …
Jun 16
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon hosted several Land-grant University leaders at USDA for a roundtable discussion and announced the opening of the FY 2026 funding opportunity for the Research Facilities Act Program. President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts provided $125 million annually for the Research Facilities Act …
Jun 16
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 …
Jun 16
As the summer progresses, finalizing planting and navigating unexpected weather shifts have made early-season cotton management a top priority for producers across the region. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Oklahoma State University Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak to discuss the current state of the crop, critical weed and insect strategies, and an …
Jun 16
OSU’s Todd Hubbs writes: On Thursday, June 11, USDA released the Crop Production and WASDE reports. The June Crop Production report confirmed the poor winter wheat crop, but prices remain weak. Initial reports of an agreement between the U.S. and Iran led to a drop in energy prices and will hopefully bring a risk-on scenario …
Jun 16
This is day 4 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 well underway across the state, with progress varying by region. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service crop progress …
Jun 16
R-CALF USA, the nation’s largest producer-only cattle trade association, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump indicated he may not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Although the U.S. cattle industry is the largest segment of American agriculture and cattle and beef are among the leading agricultural imports from Mexico and Canada, the USMCA …
Jun 16
Disclaimer: The information contained below is current as of 8:00 AM on Monday, June 15th. On Wednesday June 3rd, 2026, USDA confirmed that New World screwworms, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel), were found infesting the umbilicus of a calf in Zavala County in Texas. This marked the first time since 1982 that New World screwworms have been found in …
Jun 16
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
