Jul 17
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is now accepting applications for its upcoming agribusiness trade mission to Mexico City, Mexico, scheduled for November 3–6. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in Mexico’s dynamic agricultural market must apply by Thursday, July 31, 2025. “Strengthening export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses is a …
Jul 17
The 2025 Women in Ag & Small Business Conference is just around the corner, on August 7th 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center in Edmond, Oklahoma. There is still time to register before the fee increases on July 23rd! Early Registration fee: $65.00. After July 22, 2025, the Registration fee is $100. …
Jul 17
AFBF Welcomes Callahan Nomination to be Chief Ag NegotiatorAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today commended the nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative. “Dr. Callahan is a pro with nearly a decade of experience negotiating trade agreements. She understands how important …
Jul 17
Sorghum Growers Invited to Hands-On Field Day Focused on In-Season Crop ManagementJuly 29, 2025 — Dacoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma agricultural producers are invited to an exclusive field day dedicated to maximizingsorghum production through real-time, in-crop learning. Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, this immersive event will take place in a working sorghum field near Dacoma, …
Jul 17
President Trump has picked an assistant U.S. Trade Representative to serve as the agency’s chief agricultural negotiator. Julie Callahan, AUSTR for agricultural affairs and commodity policy, was announced as the nominee for the deputy USTR slot on Thursday. Callahan has been with the agency since 2016, serving first as senior director for agricultural affairs, then …
Jul 17
Farmers and Lenders Call for FSA Loan Reforms to Meet Current Ag Needs. In an Article from DTN ag Policy Editor, Chris Clayton is talking about updates to the Farm Bill. Farmers, rural bankers and Farm Credit institutions are increasingly turning to USDA’s Farm Service Agency loan programs, but they all want higher credit limits, …
Jul 17
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the next phase of organizational improvements at the agency to better fulfill statutory obligations and provide clean air, water, and land for all Americans and modernize mission support. These workforce changes impact the Office of Mission Support, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, …
Jul 17
At the recent Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego, Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with the President and CEO of US Meat Export Federation Dan Halstrom. Our Coverage from San Diego is powered by Farm Data Services of Stillwater. Yesterday, we featured the first part of our conversation with Halstrom- click here …
Jul 17
CattleCon 2026, to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 3-5, will feature keynote speakers two-time Daytona 500 and NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and bestselling author Jon Acuff. These two speakers will inspire and spark innovation. Sharing their unique stories and a bit of humor, they are sure to compel attendees and drum up excitement …
Jul 17
National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members came together at the 2025 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) with a mission to give back through the Angus Impact project. Members representing states across the country brought nearly 1,000 pounds (lb.) of pop tabs, which were donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa in Oklahoma. Jonwyn Ayres, …
