Jul 31
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Forest Service is investing $106 million to support state and landowner efforts to conserve private working forestlands across the country. Funded through the Forest Legacy Program, these projects will protect forests vital to the economic and social fabric of local communities – ensuring they …
Jul 31
In today’s fast-paced food industry, safety and quality are not optional – they are essential. That is why the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is offering a one-day Internal Auditor Course on Aug. 15 that is designed to equip food companies with the tools to meet and exceed global food safety standards. Registration is $350, …
Jul 31
Last summer, Bart Fischer with Texas A&M wrote about a novel new concept for adding base acres to farms that had been proposed in the House Ag Committee-passed version of the 2024 Farm Bill (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024). While that farm bill never came to fruition, the concept ultimately was adopted in the One …
Jul 31
EarthOptics, the leading soil data and measurement platform, has now mapped over 5 million acres of farmland and rangeland across its agronomic and sustainability business lines. This milestone further cements EarthOptics’ position as the world’s most comprehensive soil intelligence company — and the unrivaled leader in below-ground data. EarthOptics’ rapid scaling is driving a seismic …
Jul 31
U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement: USMEF thanks the Trump administration for making trade negotiations with South Korea a top priority, and we are anxious to learn more details about the U.S.-Korea trade deal. As the largest export destination for U.S. beef and a critical market for …
Jul 31
Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced another in a series of recent trade deals – this time with the Republic of Korea – that he says amounts to an investment in $350 billion in U.S. goods, including agricultural products, and South Korea will purchase an additional $100 billion in liquified natural gas (LNG) and other energy …
Jul 31
From making a “fantastical surprise dessert” for the Grady County Festival as a 5-year-old to leading statewide initiatives in healthy living and STEM, Maggie Evans’ 4-H journey has been defined by creativity, service and resilience. Her decade of dedication to the program has earned her a place in the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame. Evans, …
Jul 31
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Rod Hall, Oklahoma’s State Veterinarian, who continued his conversation about concerns about the potential arrival of the New World screw worm in the United States. Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall expressed serious concern over the potential arrival of the New World screwworm, emphasizing …
Jul 31
Listen to Andrew Coppin and Karleigh’s Conversation In a recent interview, Andrew Coppin, Co-Founder and CEO of Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions, sat down with Oklahoma Farm Report intern Karleigh Erramouspe to discuss the evolution of technology on America’s ranches. Coppin highlighted how innovation is reshaping the way ranchers manage their operations, particularly in terms of resource …
Jul 31
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week …
