A just-released advocacy paper commissioned by the Meat Institute and completed by Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS), titled “The Economic Impact of mCOOL on the Beef and Pork Value Chains,” asserts that reinstating mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef and pork would result in more than $1 billion in annual costs of producing, packing …
Category: Ag News
Jul 27
Crop Progress: Corn Advances While Pasture Conditions Slip
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 63% Good to Excellent this week, down 4 points from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 63% good to excellent this week, down 3 points from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 46% good to excellent this week, up …
Jul 27
NCC Announces 2026 Mid-South PIE Tour
The National Cotton Council’s (NCC) 2026 Mid-South Producer Information Exchange (P.I.E.) Tour, will take place from July 26 – 31. This immersive program will bring together U.S. cotton producers from across the belt to Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas to explore innovative farming practices and foster invaluable knowledge exchange. This year’s Mid-South P.I.E. Tour will offer …
Jul 27
USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of Approaching Deadlines for Safety Net, Disaster Assistance, and County Committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding agricultural producers impacted by increased input costs and natural disasters that the deadlines to apply for safety net and disaster assistance programs designed to protect their financial security are coming soon. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind producers that the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program and the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), both have deadlines in early August. Additionally, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, eligible landowners have …
Jul 27
Oklahoma Grazing Lands Coalition to Host Two-Day Regenerative Grazing Conference in Claremore
The Oklahoma Grazing Lands Coalition, a completely volunteer-run organization, is hosting a two-day grazing conference focused on strategies to implement regenerative grazing. The event takes place on July 31 and August 1, 2026, running from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily at the Claremore Conference Center in Claremore, Oklahoma. The conference features two featured speakers …
Jul 27
Oklahoma Cattlewoman of the Year 2026: Debbie Powers Honored for Service and Beef Education
Being named Oklahoma Cattlewoman of the Year 2026 is an honor Debbie Powers says she never expected, but one she deeply appreciates. Powers, who was recently recognized by the Oklahoma CattleWomen, reflected on the friendships, volunteer work and passion for beef promotion that have shaped her journey during a conversation with Associate Farm Reporter Carli …
Jul 27
National FFA Brings Student and Industry Voices to Capitol Hill to Discuss Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
National FFA hosted a panel discussion in our nation’s capital on Wednesday, July 22, focused on the importance of agricultural education and career and technical education in preparing the next generation. As part of this event, four FFA members shared their experience and how their involvement encouraged them to choose their pathways – from agricultural communication …
Jul 27
Corn Growers Applaud USMCA Talks, Urge Trilateral Action
The United States concluded a round of negotiations in Mexico City this week to discuss the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. In response to this development, National Corn Growers Association President and Ohio farmer Jed Bower released the following statement: “We are encouraged by the continued dialogue between officials from the U.S. and Mexico, who are working diligently to …
Jul 27
Rising Custom Rates Add to Producer Cost Pressures
Andrew Wright and Manuel Garcia write in Southern Ag Today: Many producers hire custom operators to perform production activities on their farms. The costs of these services vary by state, service, and provider, and are often not publicly advertised. For this reason, many state extension services survey producers and custom operators to estimate the cost …
Jul 27
Dr. Derrell Peel Says Cattle Herd Expansion Still Moving at a Crawl
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist, about the latest USDA Cattle on Feed report and the midyear cattle inventory report. While the July numbers came in largely as expected, Peel says they continue to tell the same story—feedlots …
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