Jul 17
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Cotton Assistant Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State University, Maxwell Smith, who provided insights into this year’s cotton season. Cotton growers in southwest Oklahoma are experiencing a positive shift this year, thanks to improved irrigation conditions and early-season rainfall. “Definitely a change of pace from the last three years,” said …
Jul 17
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 …
Jul 16
House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Chairman Austin Scott (GA-08) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing: “Financing Farm Operations: The Importance of Credit and Risk Management.” Remarks as prepared: “This hearing of the General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee will now come to order. Today, we will …
Jul 16
Back in August of 2023, Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays sat down with Bob Funk in his ranch home in Yukon to talk about his life- from birth in the state of Washington to his rise in the world of Express Personnel, the Angus Breed and his love for 4-H and FFA youth that were …
Jul 16
In an Article by Melina Walling at the Associated Press, she writes about farmers beginning the cleanup process in Texas. Across a wide swath of Texas, the inundated rivers that ravaged communities also tore through farms and ranches. In the town of Bend, about two hours north of Austin, Boyd Clark waded into rising waters …
Jul 16
In this special episode of Wheat’s On Your Mind, Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran joins Justin Gilpin and host Arron Harries to dive into the latest developments affecting wheat producers and rural Kansans. The trio breaks down the July 4th reconciliation bill, including major wins for agriculture—particularly the updated reference prices in Title I of the …
Jul 16
The U.S. Grains Council appreciates the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiating an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, announced today. “The Council is encouraged by the news of the investigation into Brazil that has – for years – placed unfair tariffs on American ethanol imports,” said USGC President and CEO Ryan …
