The National Sorghum Producers board of directors announced new members following its annual board and budget meeting. Joining the NSP board are: The NSP board recognized the service of Kent Martin and Doug Kessling, whose terms ended Sept. 30, expressing deep appreciation for their leadership and contributions to the sorghum industry. Larry Richardson will continue to serve on the …
Category: Ag News
Oct 01
Commissioner Sid Miller Praises Conditional Approval Of First Drug To Treat Screwworm Infestations In Cattle
“To stop the New World screwworm quickly, we can’t just depend on sterile fly production. With the latest case popping up only 70 miles from our Texas border, we’re running out of time. It’s time to think outside the box. That’s why I’m excited to see the FDA give conditional approval to Zoetis’s Dectomax-CA1, the …
Oct 01
Smithfield Brings the Sweet Heat with Mike’s Hot Honey Collaboration
Smithfield® is turning up the flavor with a sizzlin’ new collab – Smithfield Mike’s Hot Honey Bacon. Bringing together two icons – bacon and honey – in one craveworthy bite, this first-of-its-kind innovation infuses Smithfield’s hickory smoked bacon cured to perfection, with the signature sweet heat of Mike’s Hot Honey, the original and leading hot honey brand. …
Oct 01
House Updates Online Budget Transparency Portal
The Oklahoma House of Representatives released today an update to its online budget transparency portal, detailing state agency budgets that have been submitted to the Legislature for the FY27 budget. The portal, known as Budget HQ, was created in 2024 in an effort to bring transparency to the state budgeting process both for the full House …
Oct 01
A Summer to Learn, Grow-Certified Angus Beef seeks applicants for its summer internships
Whether from the East or West Coast, and anywhere in between, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) interns experience the atmosphere of a full-time role while building their resume and portfolio. CAB opens four internship positions each summer, guiding students as they apply their skills from the classroom in a real-world setting. All positions are geared towards …
Oct 01
Agricultural Economy in Crisis: Policy, Politics, and a Call for Stability
The U.S. agricultural economy is experiencing one of its most challenging periods in history, marked by a brutal three-year decline in crop cash receipts and escalating political tension surrounding federal aid. This was the consensus of experts at the Ag Outlook Forum, who discussed the current tight margins, the impact of recent legislation, and the …
Oct 01
Don’t Miss Out — Register Now for the American Farm Bureau Convention
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced the opening of general registration today for the 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention. The convention will be held Jan. 9-14, 2026, in Anaheim, California. The theme of the 107th consecutive American Farm Bureau Convention is “Imagine. Grow. Lead.” It will empower attendees with forward-thinking perspectives and policy insights to …
Oct 01
Drought Threat Builds in Oklahoma After Topsy-Turvy September
While Oklahomans enjoyed a deceptive, cool start to autumn, the state now faces an escalating drought threat. State Climatologist Gary McManus warned that the official October outlook favors conditions—above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation—that are prime for drought expansion. “We definitely don’t want to see drought flourish in October, but that’s what the outlooks are saying,” …
Oct 01
Invasive Woody Species Cost-Share Program Announced
The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) has launched the Invasive Woody Species Cost-Share Program — a new initiative to manage woody invasive species across Oklahoma’s agriculture landscapes. Approved unanimously by the Commission on September 8, this program aims to provide cost-share to qualifying landowners located within the program boundaries. The program’s application window will open on …
Oct 01
Growth Energy Calls on EPA to Follow Through on RVO, Reallocation Proposals
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to finalize its pending Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) proposals regarding the 2026-2027 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the potential reallocation of renewable fuel demand due to granted small refinery exemptions (SREs). EPA hosted a virtual public hearing on …
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