U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today hosted Charles and Heather Maude at the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters alongside U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and members of Congress to address the senseless politically motivated prosecution waged by the Biden Administration over 25 acres of federal land. This comes after the Trump Administration announced …
Category: Ag News
Apr 30
National Farmers Union to Host Week of Action
From Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, National Farmers Union (NFU) will hold a full week-long slate of events, programming, and meetings in Washington and across the country to urge Congress to pass a comprehensive, five-year farm bill and ease the burden on family farmers and ranchers. Over the course of the week, Farmers …
Apr 30
Growers invited to enter 2025 NSP Yield Contest
The National Sorghum Producers is now accepting entries for the 2025 National Sorghum Yield Contest. State and national winners will be selected from contestants in East and West regions across the Irrigated, Dryland No-Till, and Dryland Tillage divisions, with one overall winner chosen in the Food Grade category. New this year, growers can choose between …
Apr 30
OSU Extension offers Tips to make Gardening Easier for those with Mobility Challenges
Gardening has long been a popular hobby, but with all the bending, reaching and stretching, it can sometimes feel more like an aerobic workout. Some older gardeners or those with mobility issues may feel they should limit their gardening activities or even give up the hobby. Fortunately, there are gardening methods designed to help, including …
Apr 30
Oklahoma Public Safety Hero Project Tracks Legislation Aimed at Boosting Safety
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Mike Fields of the Oklahoma Public Safety Hero project to learn about their initiative and the bills they are monitoring during the current legislative session. Fields explained that the project’s goal is to identify and track legislation that could significantly improve public safety in Oklahoma. “We’re really excited to …
Apr 30
NCBA’s Colin Woodall discusses Secretary Rollins’ Leadership in the New World Screwworm Battle
At the Hemphill County Beef Conference in Canadian, Texas, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the chance to talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall, who was speaking at the conference. The two men discussed Secretary Rollins calling out the Mexican government for undermining American interests in the battle against the …
Apr 30
USDA Offers Farm Loans for Beginning Farmers
April 30, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to beginning farmers and ranchers. Beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. “Farming and ranching is a …
Apr 30
Haney Named Angus Regional Manager for South-Central States
The American Angus Association® has hired Trevor Haney of Hope Hull, Alabama, to fill the role of regional manager for the Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi area. Haney will serve as an Association resource for producers in the region using registered Angus genetics. “It means a lot to be able to return home to use my …
Apr 30
Projections for 2025 Cotton Acreage
Farmers decide what crops to plant based on factors like crop rotations, expected profits, input costs, and other financial trade-offs. Annual predictions of planted acreage for a crop help agribusiness suppliers plan for seed, fertilizers, pesticides, and equipment needs. Prices of crops and how they compare to competing crops, like corn and cotton, influence planting …
Apr 30
Oklahoma Soaked by “Biblical Rains,” Nears April Precipitation Record
Oklahoma is currently experiencing exceptionally heavy rainfall, described by the State Climatologist as “biblical rains” that have occurred over the past few weeks. The soaking conditions have pushed the state remarkably close to breaking its all-time statewide rainfall record for April, and according to the Climatologist, “we aren’t done yet.” As it stands, Oklahoma has …
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