House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed Stephen Vaden to serve as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Deputy Secretary Vaden is a seasoned professional with deep familiarity with both the Department and rural America, and I congratulate him on confirmation. I look forward …
Category: Ag News
Jun 11
Lark joining MSU through Agricultural Resiliency Program to address land use challenges facing today’s farmers
Today, U.S. agriculture is confronted with threats from a multitude of sources. From increasingly extreme weather and the problems it causes — droughts, floods, and emerging pests and diseases to name a few — to questions of land use, this confluence of issues has created a situation that’s progressively more difficult to navigate. Tyler Lark …
Jun 11
Canadian Sales of Agricultural Tractors and Combines Grow in May 2025 as U.S. Sales Continue to Fall
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian sales of combines rose 15.7% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, while sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors jumped 35.6% year-to-date. U.S. sales dropped in all categories in May 2025, with total agricultural tractor sales down 11.9% and combine sales dropping 20.9% compared to May 2024. …
Jun 11
Recent Rains Dramatically Raise Oklahoma Lake Levels, More Rain Expected
In the preemptive hours before more rainfall arrives, State Climatologist Gary McManus provides an update on current lake and reservoir levels across the state – alarming in some areas. While Lake Lugert-Altus in Southwest Oklahoma is still six feet below capacity as of June 9, 2025, Kaw Lake, near Ponca City, is 22 feet above …
Jun 11
Secretary Rollins Applauds Judge Stephen Vaden on His Senate Confirmation
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins congratulates Judge Stephen Vaden on his confirmation to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. “The Trump Administration is putting together an all-star team to follow through on the America First mandate sent to Washington. Judge Vaden is a seasoned lawyer and patriot dedicated to putting Farmers First. I …
Jun 11
Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at Hearing with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to welcome the Secretary to our Committee hearing today. …
Jun 11
US Meat Exports Face Headwinds in China, But Find Success Elsewhere in April
US beef and pork exports experienced a downturn in April, primarily due to significant obstacles in the Chinese market. However, strong performances in other key regions helped to offset some of these losses, according to Dan Halstrom, CEO of the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). “China, we knew would have an off month in April,” …
Jun 11
Michael Kelsey Sees Wins and Losses for Oklahoma Cattlemen in 2025 Legislative Session
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talked with Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association as they recalled OCA’s wins and losses of the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session. A major win, according to Kelsey, was the $250 million budgeted for an important building project. “I think one of the big wins is the …
Jun 11
Secretary Rollins Signs State Waivers to Make America Healthy Again by Removing Unhealthy Foods from SNAP in Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah in Addition to Indiana, Iowa, and Nebraska
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signed three new food choice waivers to Make America Healthy Again. The signed waivers will amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) in Arkansas, Idaho, and Utah, each commencing …
Jun 11
Thompson To Lead 4-H Caucus with Bipartisan, Bicameral Leaders
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15), Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), House Agriculture Ranking Member Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) re-registered the House Congressional 4-H Caucus and will serve as its bipartisan co-chairs in the 119th Congress. They are joined by Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry …
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