Jul 28
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is encouraged to hear that a trade deal between the U.S and the European Union (EU) was announced today by President Trump and the White House. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the EU will purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy, including ethanol. Although the EU threatened 25% …
Jul 28
National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) Executive Vice President for Policy Development & Strategy, Jaime Castaneda, and Senior Vice President for Global Economic Affairs, Will Loux, testified today before the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) on the need for the U.S. government to hold trading partners accountable for policies that …
Jul 28
Few names carry the weight, respect and impact in the cattle industry like Callahan. Champions of Angus cattle, Jarold Callahan and his wife, Jennifer, have dedicated their lives to the Angus breed and mentoring youth in agriculture. Their passion and commitment have left a lasting impact on generations of cattle breeders, earning them the distinction …
Jul 28
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed news of yet another trade deal recently announced by President Trump and the White House, this time between the U.S. and the European Union. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins the deal includes an agreement for the EU to purchase $750 billion in U.S. …
Jul 28
In the heart of rural America, where grocery stores are few and far between, one young woman is proving that the next generation of agriculture is not only passionate—but purpose-driven. Kate Myers, a recent graduate of Lomega High School, is a force behind Beef for the Bank, a non-profit with an inspiring initiative dedicated to …
Jul 28
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Dr. Peel discusses replacement heifers. The July Cattle on Feed (COF) report showed …
Jul 28
It is with incredible sadness that the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association shares the sudden and tragic news of the passing of our dear friend and former colleague, Lia Biondo. Lia lost her life doing what she loved most… riding horses with friends in Montana on July 24, 2025. Lia served the USCA in many capacities, including …
Jul 28
After enduring a prolonged and intense heat wave, Oklahomans can finally look forward to a significant shift in weather patterns later this week. State Climatologist Gary McManus announced today that a “rather strong cold front, given the season,” is set to enter the state on Thursday, bringing with it a welcome reprieve from the scorching …
Jul 28
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Foundation recently awarded college scholarships for 2025, totaling $47,500, to six students studying agriculture communications. The students will attend and be recognized for their achievements at a special NAFB Foundation Celebration Luncheon on Nov. 19, 2025, during the NAFB Convention in Kansas City. Since its inception in 1977, …
Jul 28
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) urged support for the Hauling Exemptions for Livestock Protection (HELP) Act introduced by Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO). This legislation supports livestock haulers by protecting drivers from burdensome hours of service (HOS) and electronic logging device (ELD) mandates. “When you are hauling cattle, you are dealing with livestock that …
