May 26
Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: How about our Thunder and OU Women’s Softball! We’ll have more great Thunder basketball to watch this Memorial Day weekend, but it’s important for all of us to take time to remember the reason for this holiday. Those who have worn the cloth of our nation and who gave their last …
May 23
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) concluded its Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday with a panel discussion in which senior international staff gave examples of innovative efforts to overcome trade challenges. Jihae Yang, USMEF vice president for the Asia Pacific, noted that with high tariffs and other barriers severely limiting pork and beef …
May 23
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked to OSU Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel after the latest USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report was released on Friday afternoon, and Dr. Peel analyzed the latest numbers. According to the May Cattle on Feed Report, April placements were up 97.4% of last year, and April marketings were up 97.5% …
May 23
Yesterday, U.S. Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Cory Booker, D-N.J., reintroduced the bipartisan Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act. The legislation seeks to reform federal commodity checkoff programs, including the beef checkoff, to promote transparency, prevent the misuse of funds, and ensure the programs operate fairly and in the best interest of all producers. …
May 23
Memorial Day is first and foremost a time for Americans to honor the men and women who died serving our country. It has also become the unofficial kick-off to summer – and grilling season, stimulating demand for all types of animal proteins, including beef. U.S. demand for beef has remained strong even as beef prices …
May 23
Ted McKinney, Chief Operating Officer of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), recently shared the organization’s top priorities for the year with Farm Director KC Sheperd. Speaking from the NASDA booth at Washington Watch in DC, McKinney highlighted the Farm Bill as the clear number one focus. Interestingly, NASDA also uniquely places …
May 23
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) expresses deep concerns regarding comments on pesticide safety in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report, which was released today. While the importance of evaluating agricultural practices is undeniable, the report’s conclusions contradict longstanding scientific research and fail to acknowledge the critical role pesticides play in ensuring food security and public …
May 23
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $67 million in fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables from domestic producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country. These purchases are being made through Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of …
