Category: Ag News
Jul 22
From Kansas Fields to Global Markets: Millershaski Brings Perspective to U.S. Wheat Leadership
Standing in a Nigerian flour mill, Gary Millershaski couldn’t have imagined the thought forming in his head would eventually become a line repeated by fellow wheat farmers and by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) staff around the world. The message was shared once again last month at the USW Summer Board Meeting in Fargo, North Dakota …
Jul 22
ASA Applauds Efforts to Restore Prevented Plant Buy-Up Option
The American Soybean Association applauds Secretary Brooke Rollins and Senator John Hoeven for their efforts to restore the prevented plant buy-up option under the federal crop insurance program. ASA has long advocated for restoring this important risk management tool and appreciates USDA’s commitment to working toward its return. “Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the …
Jul 22
New Economic Study Finds Reinstating mCOOL Would Cost Consumers and Meat Supply Chain More Than $1 Billion Annually
The Meat Institute has announced a new economic analysis by Decision Innovation Solutions that finds reinstating Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (mCOOL) for beef and pork would impose significant costs, more than $1 billion annually, across the U.S. meat supply chain, increasing expenses for livestock producers, meat processors, retailers, and consumers while providing little evidence of increased consumer …
Jul 22
Oklahoma CattleWomen Convention Highlights Education, Networking and New Sip and Shop Event
The Oklahoma Cattle Women annual Convention will bring together producers, industry leaders and members from across the state this week for a mix of education, fellowship and leadership development. According to Oklahoma Cattle Women President-Elect Kelli Payne, the annual event offers attendees an opportunity to strengthen relationships while discussing issues affecting the state’s beef industry. …
Jul 22
Oklahoma Teachers Shawn Martin and Kane Kinion Named 2026-27 National FFA Teacher Ambassadors
National FFA Organization announced 88 people from 37 different states will serve as National Teacher Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 School Year. National Teacher Ambassadors are agricultural educators who are trained to provide training and resources to other teachers across the country, as well as serving as subject-matter experts for agricultural education. National Teacher Ambassadors support more than 13,000 …
Jul 22
NSP Chair Amy France statement on proposed CME sorghum futures contract
In response to CME Group’s announcement of a proposed sorghum futures contract, National Sorghum Producers Chair Amy France, a Kansas farmer, issued the following statement: “Today’s announcement of a sorghum futures contract should be an exciting development for our industry. However, our responsibility is to look beyond the announcement and ensure the proposed product works …
Jul 22
Newhouse Opening Statement at Hearing with Forest Service Chief
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from Chief Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning to the Members of the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture, and welcome to Chief Tom Schultz. Today we will hear the expert testimony …
Jul 22
Troy Shelby Urges Vigilance as Cattle Industry Battles New World Screwworm and Asian Longhorn Tick
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Troy Shelby, veterinarian at the Oklahoma National Stockyards, past president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and vice chair of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Animal Health Committee, about the growing animal health threats facing the U.S. cattle industry. Speaking from the …
Jul 22
New Salt Fork Arena and Event Center in Alva to Boost Northwest Oklahoma Agriculture and Economic Growth
Salt Fork Arena and Event Center is set to become a major destination for agriculture, livestock events, and economic development in Alva, Oklahoma. In a conversation with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Executive Director Larry Milbourn said the new facility was designed to serve the region’s agricultural community while creating new opportunities for rodeos, livestock …
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