R-CALF USA has called on Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to immediately dismiss criminal charges against South Dakota ranchers Charles and Heather Maude. The Maudes, ranchers from Caputa, South Dakota, were indicted in June 2024 on charges of theft of government property. They are accused of unlawfully modifying a U.S. Forest Service (USFS) grazing allotment consisting of 25 …
Category: Ag News
Apr 04
February Pork and Beef Exports Below Year-Ago
February exports of U.S. pork were moderately lower than a year ago, despite continued success in Mexico and Central America, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). February beef exports were also below last year after trending higher in January, while lamb muscle cut exports posted a …
Apr 04
Students, Faculty and Alumni honored at 2025 Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarships and Awards Banquet
On April 3, 2025, the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture presented scholarships to more than 150 continuing students at the annual Scholarships and Awards Banquet. The scholarships presented are part of the more than $1.8 million students receive from the Ferguson College and its academic departments for the 2025-26 academic year. In addition to the …
Apr 04
Oklahoma’s Youth Beef Advocacy Competition Inspires Future Advocates
The Oklahoma CattleWomen’s Association hosted a Beef Advocacy Competition for youth today at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Headquarters in Oklahoma City. It was open to youth, grades 5th – 12th, with the goal to create and implement youth advocates who will further their knowledge of beef education and consumer interaction. Organizer Tammi Didlot was on …
Apr 04
NCGA Calls for Resolution to Trade Conflict
President Trump announced this week that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on its trading partners. In response to this announcement, Illinois farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. released the following statement: “Approximately 15% of the U.S. corn crop is exported every year, and international markets are critical to our bottom …
Apr 04
Drummond urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Caine as Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading an eight-state coalition of attorneys general urging the U.S. Senate to confirm Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin’” Caine as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. President Trump selected him for the post last month. Drummond cited Caine’s combination of national security expertise, private sector experience and distinguished military career …
Apr 04
NCBA’s Ethan Lane Supportive of President Trump’s Efforts to Broaden Market Access
President Trump announced his tariff plans this month, and the markets have responded negatively. Many ag groups are concerned, but NCBA and its Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Ethan Lane, are not. They are on board with what Trump is trying to accomplish. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with …
Apr 04
State Climatologists Gary McManus Says Weekend Snow Chances will have Minimal Impacts
A couple of days ago, amid severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings across Oklahoma, State Climatologist Gary McManus warned of a freeze over the weekend. Some meteorologists also warned of the possibility of snow on Sunday morning, but McManus advised Oklahomans not to lose sleep over it. He said, “Don’t worry too much about the snow. …
Apr 04
Secretary Rollins Announces Sweeping Reforms to Protect National Forests and Boost Domestic Timber Production
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a Secretarial Memo to establish an “Emergency Situation Determination” on 112,646,000 acres of National Forestry System (NFS) land. This Memo comes on the heels of President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order to expand American timber production by 25%, and it will empower the U.S. Forest Service to expedite work on the ground and …
Apr 04
Rainfall Brings Hope for Cattle Grazing in Bob Rodenberger’s Trade Territory
Farm Director KC Sheperd is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing partner, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Producers in the Apache area received a half inch to an inch of much needed rain this week, and it appears the rest of the state got variable amount, too. …
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