Trade is a hot topic with a lot of uncertainty. Trade policy decisions made in Washington, D.C., will impact farmers and ranchers in the countryside. This Market Intel is part of a series exploring agricultural trade, including the potential impacts of trade policy changes and Agricultural Exports 101. The U.S. agricultural trade deficit has garnered significant attention, as …
Category: Ag News
May 06
Cheng Receives 2025 OSU Excellence in Research Mentoring Award
For the second year in a row, Yong Cheng, assistant professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has received the OSU Excellence in Research Mentoring Award. Cheng was recognized at the OSU Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 22 in the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center. The annual honor celebrates a faculty mentor’s success and …
May 06
National Land & Range Judging Contest Winners Announced
The 74th Annual National Land & Range Judging contest attracted students from across the nation to the Oklahoma City area from April 29th through May 1st, 2025. There were over 1000 contestants, 199 teams, from 39 states. Teams traveled from an array of states including Washington state, Maryland, West Virginia and Hawaii. Beyond the contest, …
May 06
Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ Applauds Legislative Advancements in Agricultural Support and Economic Development
Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ today commended the Legislature for the successful passage of House Bills 1541 and 1549, marking significant strides in strengthening Oklahoma’s agricultural lending tools and modernizing how the state manages private activity bonds. HB 1541: Strengthening Agricultural Financial Support House Bill 1541 focuses on refining the Agriculture Linked Deposit Program, to …
May 06
ASA Farmer Forum to Offer Valuable Insights on Conservation Programs
The American Soybean Association will bring back a valuable opportunity for industry collaboration, connections and learning for a second year this August. Registration is now open for the 2025 ASA Farmer Forum: Building Your Conservation Program and Profit Potential. This free event is open to all farmers and will take place Monday, August 25, 2025, at …
May 06
USDA Secretary Rollins Addresses Farm Broadcasters, Outlines Administration’s Ag Agenda
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently met with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), including Farm Director KC Sheperd, and Farm Reporter Maci Carter to discuss the administration’s agricultural policies and address concerns from farm producers as part of their Washington watch event. This event highlighted the crucial role of farm broadcasters in disseminating vital …
May 06
Chairman Johnson Opening Statement: “American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: A Blueprint for the 21st Century”
Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large) delivered the following opening statement at today’s roundtable “American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: A Blueprint for the 21st Century.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning and thank you for joining us today. Thank you, Chairman Steil, for leading this …
May 06
USDA Acts to Boost Timber Production, Reduce Wildfire Risk
U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced $23 million in grants to support transporting hazardous fuels – such as dead or downed trees – from national forests to processing facilities. Through the USDA Forest Service’s Hazardous Fuels Transportation Program, these grants will reduce the hazardous fuels that pose wildfire threats to communities, critical infrastructure and recreation …
May 06
Drummond files Lawsuit to Protect Oklahoma’s Energy Industry
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is opposing Vermont’s Climate Superfund Act, a measure that could adversely impact Oklahoma’s energy industry. The action is part of a 24-state coalition challenging a law that would impose potentially billions of dollars in fines on domestic energy producers, including many Oklahoma-based companies vital to the state’s economy. “Vermont’s law is …
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