May 12
US Crop Progress Report: Winter Wheat headed reached 53 percent, down 2 percentage points from the previous year but up 8 points from the average. Winter wheat conditions rated 54 percent good to excellent, 28 percent fair, and 18 percent poor to very poor. Last week’s conditions rated 51 percent good to excellent, 31 percent fair, and …
May 12
Growth Energy, the nation’s leading biofuel trade association, welcomed reports that the proposal released today by the House Ways and Means Committee included an extension of the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit, an incentive that would spur innovation in American biofuels and unlock billions in new investments across rural America. “Pro-growth tax policy can …
May 12
U.S. farmers are expected to produce 1.38 billion bushels of winter wheat this year, according to the Crop Production report released today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). In NASS’s first winter wheat production forecast for 2025, the nation’s production is expected to increase 2% from 2024. As of May 1, the U.S. yield …
May 12
The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal to temporarily reduce reciprocal tariffs. The U.S. will cut tariffs imposed on Chinese imports to 30% and Chinese duties on U.S. goods will fall to 10%, effective for 90 days. From the U.S. Grains Council: “The U.S. Grains Council thanks President Trump and his administration for …
May 12
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement in response to the announcement made today by the United States and China to institute a 90-day tariff reduction between the two countries: “We are encouraged to see the administration responding to the concerns of farmers and ranchers by taking steps to ease trade …
May 12
Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, today commented on the governor signing into law a bill that will require manufactured-protein food products to be clearly labeled as distinct from meat. House Bill 1126, will require food manufacturers, distributers and retailers to clearly disclose that cell-cultivated or cultured products or those that come from a lab, plants or …
May 12
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Dr. Peel discusses the current suspension of northward cattle movement across the U.S./Mexican …
May 12
The Oklahoma County OSU Extension Service is currently seeking connections with local farms in Oklahoma County that are growing corn, cotton, or sorghum. Whether you’re a small family farm, a commercial operation, or somewhere in between, we’d love to hear from you! We are working to better understand and support our local producers! Please reach …
May 12
Foot rot is a common disease affecting cattle. It creates swelling and lameness in one or more feet. The condition can lead to severe lameness, decreased weight gain, and reduced overall production. If treatment is not initiated in a timely manner, deeper structures of the foot may become affected, leading to chronic disease and potentially …
