After nearly 100 days of traveling the nation and visiting directly with hundreds of farmers across America, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today released the first set of policy proposals under her newly launched Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative. These initial proposals (PDF, 7.2 MB) are a comprehensive set of policy solutions aimed at improving …
Category: Ag News
May 19
Wheat Harvest Begins in Texas, according to this week’s Crop Progress Report
US Crop Progress Report: Winter Wheat headed reached 64 percent, down 3 percentage points from the previous year but up 6 points from the average. Winter wheat conditions rated 52 percent good to excellent, 30 percent fair, and 18 percent poor to very poor. Last week’s conditions rated 51 percent good to excellent, 31 percent fair, and …
May 19
Bird Flu in Top Chicken Exporter Brazil Triggers Trade Bans
Brazil, the world’s largest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a poultry farm on Friday, triggering protocols for a country-wide trade ban from top buyer China and state-wide restrictions for other major consumers. The outbreak in southern Brazil was identified at a farm supplying Vibra Foods, a Brazilian operation backed by Tyson Foods TSN.N, according to two …
May 19
Statement of NCFC President and CEO Chuck Conner on the House Budget Reconciliation Bill
“As the House of Representatives prepares to consider the budget reconciliation bill, NCFC urges lawmakers to approve this legislation and deliver the certainty America’s farmers and cooperatives urgently need. This package includes several critical priorities that will strengthen the farm economy, improve global competitiveness, and ensure long-term viability in the face of continued market disruptions. …
May 19
Mexico’s Demand for U.S. Pork Continues to Grow, Even with More Competition
The United States exported a record $2.6 billion of pork to Mexico in 2024. Mexican demand for U.S. pork has continued to expand in 2025, growing 11% in the first quarter. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Mexico Director Gerardo, Rodriguez, pork consumption has grown more than 50% over the past 15 years. USMEF works to …
May 19
Promising Wheat Varieties and Strategic Breeding Highlighted at OSU Field Day
A recent visit to Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) wheat breeding plots in Lahoma provided an insightful look into the exciting developments and strategic decisions shaping the future of wheat production in the state. Dr. Brett Carver, OSU Wheat Breeding Specialist, offered a comprehensive overview of the diverse variety plots, emphasizing both immediate concerns and long-term …
May 19
Noble Research Institute Helps Oklahoma Producers Manage Grazing Lands Through 3-Day Grazing Course
Over 25 producers recently took the opportunity to take part in Noble Research Institute’s Grazing Essentials course in Leedey, Oklahoma. From May 13 to May 15, the producers traveled from all over the state to learn about everything from shifting their mindset to being grazing-focused, setting up grazing assessments, setting up a grazing paddock, weighing …
May 19
USDA seeks feedback from producers about 2025 crops, stocks, inventories, and values
Over the next several weeks, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct the June Agricultural Survey. The agency will contact nearly 92,000 producers across the nation to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2025. “The June Agricultural Survey is one of the most important and well-known surveys NASS conducts,” said Joseph …
May 19
Understanding Today’s Severe Weather Threats: A Detailed Outlook
Even on his day off, State Climatologist Gary McManus checked in to provide readers with a possible weather scenario in light of today’s severe weather threats. “We are expecting multiple rounds of severe storms to form today in this moisture-rich environment. The atmosphere will be extremely unstable, with hot, humid airand strong winds at different levels …
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