Category: Ag News
Jul 23
USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This partnership opportunity is part of a broader $105 million investment for the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program, where USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation …
Jul 23
Todd Hubbs Analyzes Black Sea Conflict Impact on Wheat Market Rally
The wheat market rally has surged dramatically throughout July, pushing prices up nearly $1.40 on Hard Red Winter (HRW) wheat nearby futures. This unexpected price movement is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea region, alongside shifting global crop conditions. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs recently joined Farm …
Jul 23
EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason Outlines New Proposal to Eliminate DEF Deratements
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a proposed rule to eliminate all diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) deratements, offering significant regulatory relief to agricultural producers and the trucking industry. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with EPA Region 6 Administrator and fifth-generation Oklahoman Scott Mason to discuss the agency’s efforts to address ongoing concerns regarding …
Jul 23
Farmers Applaud Progress to Help Struggling Farm Economy
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on House passage of a budget framework that includes market relief for farmers. “We applaud members of the House of Representatives for recognizing the economic toll facing farm country and advancing farm aid as part of their reconciliation package. High production costs and weak commodity prices are …
Jul 23
OSU Extension concludes Oklahoma Quality Beef Network certification program
After 25 years, Oklahoma State University Extension is announcing the conclusion of the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network. “OQBN has been one of OSU Extension’s long-term beef industry success stories,” said Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist. “The program demonstrated that producers could be rewarded for sound management practices. Just as important, it helped change the way many …
Jul 23
FBN Launches Market Intelligence
Farmers Business Network® (FBN), the leading agriculture marketplace and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced the launch of FBN Market Intelligence, a single service that gives farmers an AI-powered crop price outlook, local cash market changes, basis trends and anomalies, and daily updates to stay on top of the key themes in market focus. At the center of the …
Jul 23
The Push to End Daylight Saving Time: Senator James Lankford Weighs In on the Sunshine Protection Act
The debate over Daylight Saving Time continues to gain momentum across the nation as lawmakers evaluate permanent solutions to end the biannual clock change. Senator James Lankford recently addressed the ongoing legislative efforts surrounding the Sunshine Protection Act, outlining why reforming or eliminating the time change remains a prominent issue for families, agricultural producers, and …
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