Josh Maples writes in Southern Ag Today: As of early July 2026, pasture and rangeland conditions across much of the country remain drier than they were a year ago, though several regions have improved some in the past month. USDA details pasture and rangeland conditions in weekly crop progress reports. The share of pasture rated …
Category: Ag News
Jul 21
U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Administration’s Dedication to Defending U.S. Dairy Market Access into Canada
The White House announced earlier today that it is taking action to impose 50% tariffs on dairy imports from Canada to defend the rights of U.S. dairy exporters. The administration indicated it is invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to “…hold Canada accountable for its retaliation and discrimination…” The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. …
Jul 21
Big 3 Field Days Showcase Youth Development and Livestock Judging Challenges
The annual Big 3 Field Days recently brought together thousands of agricultural students and advisors from across the state to test their livestock judging skills and build community. For young participants and seasoned agricultural educators alike, the Big 3 Field Days serve as a premier proving ground for leadership, decision-making, and hands-on agricultural education. Oklahoma …
Jul 21
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 20
Crop Progress: Pasture Conditions Improve Again as Corn Holds Strong
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 67% Good to Excellent this week, down 1 point from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 66% good to excellent this week, up 1 point from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 45% good to excellent this week, up …
Jul 20
NACD and NCF Announce Leadership Transition as CEO Jeremy Peters Prepares to Step Down
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced that Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Peters is resigning from his role, effective September 30, 2026, concluding a 15-year career with NACD, 11 of those years serving as CEO. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the nation’s 3,000 conservation districts as NACD’s CEO for …



















