Over the past three years, the quantity of beef produced from domestic cattle decreased year-over-year while domestic beef consumption increased year-over-year. This is Exhibit 1, demonstrating severe market failure in the downstream, beef side of the supply chain. During that same period, the U.S. beef cow inventory declined year-over-year, occurring again at the same time …
Category: Ag News
Aug 20
USMCA Renewal Is an Opportunity to Strengthen Agriculture
Strong markets are essential to a strong farm economy. And for America’s farmers and ranchers, few markets matter more than our neighbors to the north and south. That’s why the ongoing review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is so important to agriculture. Next month, U.S. and Mexican officials will meet for another round of negotiations as part of …
Aug 20
OBBBA Levels the Playing Field for Different Farm Business Structures for USDA Payment Limitations
Authors Yangxuan Liu and Michael R Langemeier write in Southern Ag Today: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) changes how U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) payment limitations apply to different farm business structures. On June 2, 2026, USDA released the final rule (link) explaining how this provision will be administered beginning with the 2026 …
Aug 20
AFIA Welcomes New Manager of Global Policy
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to welcome Abigail Tierney as manager of global policy. In this position, Tierney will educate policymakers, represent the AFIA in trade discussions and advocate for science-based regulations to reduce non-tariff barriers. She will also represent the U.S. animal food industry at meetings both domestically and internationally, analyze …
Aug 20
Save the Date: Legislative Fly-In September 14-16
NFU’s Legislative Fly-In will be happening in Washington, D.C., in just one month! Farmers Union members from across the country will gather in the nation’s capital to meet with lawmakers and advocate for legislative priorities. Are you attending the Fly-In? Join us on September 2nd from 3-4 p.m. ET for a prep webinar with …
Aug 20
Regenerative Agriculture Focuses on Resource Use and Efficiency in the Feedlot
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Tom Fanning, general manager of Pratt Feeders, who recently discussed regenerative agriculture and its connection to the cattle industry on the Angus at Work podcast. Fanning focused specifically on how regenerative agriculture applies at the feedlot level, explaining how cattle feeders …
Aug 20
2026 Oklahoma Fumigation Workshop Set for Sept. 14 in Stillwater Offering ODAFF CEUs
Agricultural professionals needing continuing education credits can mark their calendars for the 2026 Oklahoma Fumigation Workshop, scheduled for September 14 in Stillwater. The workshop will run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Horticulture Education Center, located in The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University. Applicators seeking Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry …
Aug 20
Drought Monitor: Oklahoma Drought Conditions Continue to Worsen
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to deepen across Oklahoma as hot and dry weather keeps putting pressure on the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought expanding in western Oklahoma, while nearly the entire state remains affected by some level of drought or abnormal dryness. With little …
Aug 20
Read an Accurate Ag Book Week Aims to Boost Agriculture Literacy Across Oklahoma
Read an Accurate Ag Book Week is giving Oklahoma students an opportunity to learn more about agriculture through accurate, agriculture-focused literature, while also connecting classrooms, 4-H clubs, FCCLA chapters, and FFA chapters with the state’s rich agricultural heritage. Amy McKinney, vice president of Beef Education for the Oklahoma Cattle Women’s Association, said the initiative is …
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