Category: Ag News
Jun 05
Davis College Cuts Ribbon on State-of-the-Art Plant Phenotyping Machine
Texas Tech’s Institute of Crop Genomics for Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance is now home to one of just three machines of this type in the world. Summary: Texas Tech University’s Davis College celebrated the installation of a state-of-the-art phenotyping machine – one of only three in the world and the only custom-built model for a …
Jun 05
This Week on SUNUP: John Michael Riley says Forecasted Weather may Positively Impact Wheat Prices
This week on SUNUP, OSU Agriculture Economist Dr. John Michael Riley discusses the highs and lows of current grain and cotton markets. Going into summer, the wheat markets have been trending upwards over the past couple of weeks. The wheat futures market was at $5.42 at the time of recording, up $0.32 from two weeks …
Jun 05
Farm Bureau President Emphasizes Challenges for Aging Farm Workforce
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall testified Wednesday on the challenges facing agriculture, as more farmers reach retirement age while fewer young farmers are entering the profession. Mr. Duvall testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. President Duvall addressed a wide-ranging list of issues, and said it’s crucial to ensure farmers can survive …
Jun 05
New Collaboration Featuring Cotton Incorporated,LoveShackFancy, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Cotton Incorporated is joining forces with globally recognized fashion brand, LoveShackFancy, and America’s Sweethearts, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to put cotton front and center on the national stage in a bold and creative collaboration. This consumer-facing campaign builds cultural relevance, brand recognition, and demand for cotton at exactly the right time. The “America’s Sweetheart Cotton …
Jun 05
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street Labor Market Weakened In May
NFIB’s May jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in May, unchanged from April, and the lowest since January 2021. “Amid uncertainty, small business owners’ hiring plans remain subdued in May,” said Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Compensation pressures have also eased offering some much needed relief for many …
Jun 05
AFIA Secures USDA Funding to Advance US Animal Food Exports in Emerging Markets
The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to announce it has been awarded $242,600 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Emerging Markets Program (EMP) for the animal food sector’s continued market expansion into Vietnam. The EMP will promote exports of U.S. animal food products by continuing to grow the business-to-business relationships that …
Jun 05
Lucas Holds First Conservation Subcommittee Hearing
Click here or on the image above to watch the Q&A. Today, the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology held its first hearing entitled, “Supporting Farmers, Strengthening Conservation, Sustaining Working Lands”. As Chair of the subcommittee, Congressman Frank D. Lucas (OK-03) opened the hearing by examining the policies that led to the Dust Bowl and the subsequent efforts to restore conservation in American …
Jun 05
National Farmers Union Concludes the 2025 All-States Leadership Summit, Presents the 2025-2026 National Youth Advisory Council
National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded the 2025 All-States Leadership Summit, held in Washington, D.C., and released the names of the newly elected members to serve on the National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC). Ruby Sheaffer, a member of Wisconsin Farmers Union; Larahmy Blakley, a member of Oklahoma Farmers Union; and Patrick Olson, Madi Raymond, and Brandon Toennies, …
Jun 05
Service Oklahoma Reminds Boat Owners of July 1 Registration Renewals and Carbon Monoxide Warning Decals
With the summer season upon us, Service Oklahoma is reminding boat owners that registration renewals for all motorized boats must be completed by July 1. As part of House Bill 2010 (2023), also known as Andy’s Law, all motorized boats that renew their registration will receive a carbon monoxide warning decal to display on the boat, along with …
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