Jan 17
The Poultry Federation released the following statement by its President, Blake Rollins, regarding the court’s denial of the poultry industry’s motion for stay in the Illinois River Watershed case: “We are deeply disappointed in the court’s decision. This multi-decade legal effort continues to threaten the livelihoods of family farmers who have fully complied with state …
Jan 16
Chris Aarhus on Co-op History, Challenges, and the Shift from Landlines to Broadband: In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Chris Aarhus to discuss the rich history of cooperatives in the United States and the critical role they continue to play in rural communities. From their tumultuous beginnings in the 19th …
Jan 16
Bob Rodenberger: Grazing Market “Unreal” Amid Record High Cattle Market: In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Bob Rodenberger of Stockman’s Livestock Auction in Apache, Oklahoma, shared an optimistic update on the current cattle market and details regarding a significant upcoming dispersal sale. Grazing Demand Drives Record Prices: Rodenberger described the current demand …
Jan 16
Amid a recent federal ruling on Oklahoma’s 20-plus-year lawsuit over poultry litter pollution of the Illinois River Watershed, Attorney General Gentner Drummond met today with a large group of poultry producers for a candid conversation about the case. The gathering coordinated by state Rep. David Hardin was held in Westville’s Baron Community Center. “I very …
Jan 15
Todd Hubbs Breaks Down ‘Brutal’ USDA Report: Corn Glut and Surprise Wheat Acres in Oklahoma: Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs did not mince words when reviewing the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) released this week, describing them as a “brutal set of reports” for the agricultural …
Jan 15
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor shows drought conditions continuing to spread across the state, even as exceptional drought remains absent. More than 70 percent of Oklahoma is now experiencing moderate to extreme drought, a slight decrease from last week, but extreme drought is expanding in parts of …
Jan 15
Farm Bill 2.0 & Disaster Aid: Mike Stranz Outlines What Farmers Can Expect This Year: As the agricultural community steps into 2026, many of the challenges from the previous year remain at the forefront. In a recent interview, Mike Stranz of the National Farmers Union (NFU) joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the pressing …
Jan 14
American Royalty: Final Champions Crowned Under the Lights at the 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress: After weeks of elite competition, the 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress came to a triumphant close under the bright lights of the OG+E Coliseum. The final event of the schedule, the American Supreme Drive, brought the heat-tolerant breeds center stage, crowning the final royalty …
Jan 14
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced the State of Oklahoma has reached a settlement agreement with George’s, Inc., resolving claims related to poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. “This settlement demonstrates that fair, good-faith negotiations can produce outcomes that serve everyone’s interests—protecting Oklahoma’s water resources while respecting the economic realities facing our agricultural partners,” …
Jan 14
FSA’s Dan Hunter Discusses 2025 Challenges, New Ag Programs, and Opportunities for Beginning Farmers: After a tumultuous year marked by natural disasters and government hurdles, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is heading into 2026 with a renewed focus on staffing, producer support, and new programming. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with …
