Category: Ag News
Jan 06
Cattle Raisers congratulate Justin Benavidez on USDA appointment
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. today released the following statement on the appointment of Dr. Justin Benavidez to Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): “Dr. Justin Benavidez is a long-time friend of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and we are confident as USDA Chief Economist …
Jan 06
Farm Service Agency Announces Updated Schedule for County Committee Elections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee voting period, and eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country should receive ballots this week. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Producers and landowners must return ballots to …
Jan 06
Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Political Appointments to USDA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new slate of presidential appointments to key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Under President Trump’s leadership, USDA is building a powerhouse team of Presidential Appointees deeply committed to uplifting rural America and putting Farmers First. With strong experience in agriculture, public service, and …
Jan 06
NCBA Congratulates Justin Benavidez on USDA Chief Economist Appointment
Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued a statement on the appointment of Dr. Justin Benavidez to serve as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): “U.S. cattle producers depend on economic analysis from USDA to make business decisions every day on their operations. The USDA …
Jan 06
Back to School: A time to apply for Spring Grants from the Arts Council
With students heading back to school soon for the spring semester, January is the ideal time for educators to consider applying for fiscal year 2026 Oklahoma Arts Council grant funding. The agency offers funding in several categories to meet needs for in-school and after-school programs. Our grant category for alternative education sites is designed to …
Jan 06
OISA to Host “Cattlemen’s Compass” in OKC: Uniting Independent Beef Producers
OISA to Host “Cattlemen’s Compass” in OKC: The Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association (OISA) is kicking off 2026 with a major educational event to unify independent cattle producers and inform consumers about the state of the beef industry. The event, titled “Cattlemen’s Compass,” is set for Saturday, January 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at …
Jan 06
Second Annual Commercial Heifer Sale Expands at Cattlemen’s Congress
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Matt Sims of MCS Auction about the second annual Commercial Heifer Sale held during Cattlemen’s Congress at the OKC State Fair Park. Sims says the sale is building on a very successful inaugural year, noting that the first event featured just over …
Jan 06
Chairman Thompson Statement on the Passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today on the passing of House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01): “Penny and I are devastated by the news of the passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a champion of rural America and a true friend. We were looking forward to hosting …
Jan 06
USDA Announces Dr. Justin Benavidez as Chief Economist
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today congratulated Dr. Seth Meyer for his years of service to our country and announced Dr. Justin Benavidez as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Chief Economist. “Seth Meyer has been a trusted and steady leader at USDA, providing rigorous, objective economic analysis that has helped guide USDA …
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