Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ planned reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The planned reorganization announced by the Agriculture Secretary without notice or input from Congress or key stakeholders and constituencies demonstrates that this administration failed to learn the lessons …
Category: Ag News
Jul 24
NCBA Supports Withdrawal of Harmful Speed Limiter Rule
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) shared support for the withdrawal of the speed limiter rule by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two agencies under the U.S. Department of Transportation. “America’s livestock haulers know how to safely navigate our nation’s roads and putting an artificial speed …
Jul 24
USDA Relocation: Trump Administration Begins Major USDA Reorganization, Moving DC Staff to Agency Hubs
Todd Neely, DTN Environmental Editor writes in his latest Article that The Trump administration has announced plans to move most employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture out of Washington, D.C., and relocate them to five regional hubs, USDA said on Thursday in announcing the first phase of an agency reorganization plan. Most headquarters staff …
Jul 24
Summer’s Return: Gary McManus says Oklahoma Battles Prolonged Heat as Drought Concerns Emerge
After an uncharacteristically wet spring, Oklahoma is now firmly entrenched in its typical hot summer pattern, with State Climatologist Gary McManus signaling a shift towards drier conditions and a watchful eye on potential drought development. While the state recently enjoyed a rare period of drought-free status, localized areas are now showing signs of stress. “Not …
Jul 24
Corn Ranks Number One in Pet Food Ingredients
Corn has officially claimed the top spot as the most-used plant-based ingredient in U.S. pet food, according to a recent report released by the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER). The 2024 Pet Food Ingredient Analysis, which was released in March, underscores corn’s critical role in one of agriculture’s most dynamic markets. The independent study, …
Jul 24
Erin Borror: The Never Ever Challenge in Europe Continues
At the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego, Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Erin Borror from the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Our Coverage from San Diego is powered by Farm Data Services of Stillwater. Erin Borror outlined the complexities of exporting U.S. beef to the European Union, citing high production costs …
Jul 24
Make Gas Cans Great Again By Improving Flow
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued letters to portable fuel container (PFC or gas can) manufacturers encouraging them to add vents to gas cans to ensure safe and effective refueling. This announcement comes in response to years of complaints about slow, frustrating fuel flow from modern gas cans. With this reminder to manufacturers to incorporate self-closing …
Jul 24
Lucas’ Penny Bill Passes out of Committee
President Trump’s call to eliminate production of the penny took a major step forward with the passage of Congressman Frank D. Lucas’ legislation – the MINT Act – passing out of the Financial Services Committee. The legislation passed as part of the Common Cents Act authored by House Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-MI), whose bill …
Jul 24
Abnormally Dry Conditions In Small Parts Of Western Oklahoma In This Week’s Drought Monitor
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 …
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