Jul 15
Despite ongoing challenges in commodity markets and uncertain farm profitability, agricultural land values have remained remarkably stable through mid-2025, according to Farmers National Company. This resilience is mainly driven by the basic economic principle of supply and demand; there are simply more motivated buyers than willing sellers. While producers remain the main buyers of ag …
Jul 15
Duane Simpson yesterday assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC), succeeding longtime CEO Chuck Conner. His first day on the job came as more than 100 leaders from farmer-owned cooperatives across the country descend on Washington, D.C., for NCFC’s annual Washington Conference and fly-in, which …
Jul 15
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Chairman Tracey Mann (KS-01) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing: “Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture: The Role of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).” Remarks as prepared: “Good morning and thank you all for joining us at today’s hearing. I am excited to chair this hearing of the …
Jul 15
The American Royal has selected its 2025 class of Royal Scholars. These outstanding college students will represent the American Royal mission and advocate for the agriculture industry throughout the next year. The Royal Scholars, who are studying agriculture, food or natural resources, will each receive a $3,000 scholarship. This year’s recipients were selected from 166 candidates from …
Jul 15
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in alignment with Secretary Rollins’ Farmers First policies, announced no additional imports of specialty sugars beyond what U.S. international obligations dictate. “Production agriculture has seen devastating impacts from natural disasters, Biden-era policies, and extraordinary increases to cost of production,” said Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Alexander Vaden. “Worse, a …
Jul 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The sign-up runs from today, July 14, to Aug. 8, 2025. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve …
Jul 15
AWS Theme for 2025 is “The Future of Welding is Here”FABTECH is back at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, from September 8-11. The American Welding Society (AWS) presents a week of exclusive educational opportunities and events. Attendees will discover what’s new and what’s next for manufacturing equipment, industry-specific innovations, and advanced solutions to boost productivity …
Jul 15
Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, The Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, has successfully established itself in countries around the world. It likely entered the United States in 2010 on a human, pet or livestock animal. The tick was first identified on cattle in northeastern Oklahoma in summer 2024. The Asian longhorned tick parasitizes multiple species, including humans, …
Jul 15
Oklahoma agricultural producers are navigating a critical period with several important deadlines approaching and changes stemming from recent “Big Beautiful Bill” legislation. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Dr. Amy Hagerman of Oklahoma State University to break down what farmers need to know. Immediate Deadlines and Beyond The most immediate and crucial date for …
Jul 15
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson discusses the time to pull bulls . The old rule of subtracting three months and adding seven …
