The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its latest monthly Cattle on Feed report this past Friday afternoon, presenting figures that largely aligned with industry expectations. In this Beef Buzz, Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talks with Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Darrell Peel, who believes these seemingly stable numbers mask a …
Category: Ag News
Sep 19
The Weekly: Fertilizer Research Act, PFAS Report, Women’s Conference
Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation to shine a light on market factors driving the high cost of fertilizer, which is a major expense for farmers. The Fertilizer Research Act would require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a study on competition and trends in the fertilizer market …
Sep 19
NSP welcomes USDA leadership confirmations
National Sorghum Producers congratulates Richard Fordyce on his confirmation as USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), Dudley Hoskins as USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP), and Dr. Scott Hutchins as USDA Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics (REE). “These leaders bring deep experience and proven commitment to American …
Sep 19
Turkeys – A 2025 Holiday Outlook
A few weeks ago, the current state of beef and pork prices was addressed in Southern Ag Today. Poultry, namely chicken and turkey, make up the bulk of the remainder of the American animal protein diet. Chicken is at the top of the list, with over 100 pounds per capita annually consumed. Turkey, on the other hand, …
Sep 19
JanLee Rowlett Selected As Oklahoma Ag Woman Of the Year By The Diamond Hats
At the Diamond Hats annual gala in Oklahoma City, JanLee Rowlett, Deputy Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, was named the 2025 Oklahoma Ag Woman of the Year. Reflecting on the honor, Rowlett said, “Oh, it’s just a huge surprise, a huge honor, it’s very humbling and very much appreciated, but a huge surprise, …
Sep 19
USDA Accepts Nearly 1.8 Million Acres Through 2025 Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
today announced acceptance of 1.78 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through 2025 General, Continuous, Grassland, and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program enrollments. According to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), about 25.8 million acres are currently enrolled in CRP, the agency’s flagship conservation program through which landowners, farmers and ranchers voluntarily convert marginal or …
Sep 19
Cattlemen Thank House for Passage of Continuing Resolution
Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued a statement thanking the House of Representatives for advancing a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown: “We commend the House for passing the continuing resolution. America’s hardworking farmers and ranchers need predictability and stability from government, and House leadership is …
Sep 19
Rep. John W. Mannion Tours ARA Member Facility GROWMARK
U.S. Representative John W. Mannion (D-N.Y.) recently toured GROWMARK FS’ facility in Sangerfield, New York, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods. “New York’s farmers succeed when we support every part of the agricultural economy—from the inputs and supplies they rely on, …
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