Jun 15
John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today new updates for Model Year 2027 8 Series tractors, expanding the enhanced John Deere Operator Experience across the 250 to 410 horsepower lineup of 8R, 8RT and 8RX tractors. Building on the redesigned operator experience introduced earlier this year on high-horsepower 8 Series models, the latest updates are designed …
Jun 15
Oklahoma’s weather has shifted dramatically into a pattern of widespread precipitation, providing a much-needed reprieve for large portions of the state following an exceptionally dry May. State Climatologist Gary McManus noted that the sudden transition mirrors a dramatic turnaround, with several regions already accumulating more rainfall during the first half of June than they recorded …
Jun 15
Today, on the EPA-established effective date for the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to President Donald Trump once again thanking the administration and EPA for the historic volumes. The letter documents growing evidence that U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel producers are increasing production and generating huge economic benefits …
Jun 15
The Project WET Foundation and Oklahoma Conservation Commission are proud to announce that Sara Ivey was awarded the 2026 Project WET Facilitator of the Year Award. Presented at the Project WET Annual Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on May 12, 2026, this national award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in environmental education, especially …
Jun 15
Agricultural credit conditions in Illinois showed signs of strain in the first quarter of 2026. Although loan demand remained elevated, repayment rates deteriorated, and collateral requirements remained tight across the two Federal Reserve districts that serve the state. Average fixed interest rates on farm operating and real estate loans were lower than a year earlier, …
Jun 15
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Rear Admiral Michael Schmoyer about concerns over the rapid northward spread of the New World screwworm. With confirmed U.S. cases now reaching a dozen since June 3, the latest involving a sheep in Sutton County, Texas, …
Jun 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced additional steps toward restoring livestock grazing opportunities on federally managed lands by issuing implementation directives to the U.S. Forest Service aimed at expanding grazing access, streamlining permitting, and improving coordination with ranchers. The memorandum builds upon USDA’s October 2025 Plan to Fortify the American Beef Industry and the March 2026 …
Jun 15
Jennifer Carrico, the DTN Livestock Editor, writes: As the New World screwworm (NWS) cases continue to spread, mostly across several Texas counties, more animals have now been affected, with the first case in sheep reported. As of the evening of June 13, 12 cases have been reported according to the NWS Confirmed Detections dashboard on …
Jun 15
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jun 15
A major Food for Peace shipment moved out of Skyland Grain in western Kansas this week, with 400,000 bushels of U.S. sorghum loaded for shipment to Africa. NSP Chair Amy France, board member Jim Sipes and NSP staff were on-site to highlight the shipment and capture photos of sorghum moving into this important food assistance …
