The Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks Report was released today, and Associate Farm Editor Stevie White had the chance to talk with USDA State Statistician Troy Marshall about the results and how that data compares to the January reports. Surveys were conducted on March 1st to get the updated data for today’s report, and Oklahoma …
Category: Ag News
Mar 31
Lesly Weber McNitt Rejoins NCGA as Vice President of Public Policy
Lesly Weber McNitt, a longtime leader in Washington agricultural and policy circles, started this week as vice president of public policy at the National Corn Growers Association. McNitt previously worked at NCGA between from 2017 to 2021 managing the organization’s trade and biotech portfolios. In her new role, McNitt will lead NCGA’s Washington office, serve as …
Mar 31
Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond Questions Firing of Director for Oklahoma Forestry Services
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks today in the wake of Gov. Stitt’s forced ouster of Oklahoma Forestry Services Director Mark Goeller. “It should be inconceivable to think that the courage, skill and herculean work of firefighters across the state would be rewarded with the sudden and inexplicable ouster of Director Goeller,” Drummond …
Mar 31
USDA Reports: Record Corn Acres, Tight Wheat Supply, and Planting Concerns
Today, the USDA released the Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks Reports. Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Rich Nelson from Allendale, who provided insights into the reports’ implications, highlighting both surprises and ongoing concerns. “We had our update as far as what’s left over for these crops as of March 1st,” Nelson began, discussing …
Mar 31
Your Beef. Their Menus. Why Foodservice Matters.
When cattle leave the ranch, who ensures they land on the best menus? A few weeks ago in Austin, Texas, foodservice leaders, chefs and distributors gathered at the Certified Angus Beef Foodservice Leaders Summit to do just that—ensure the beef you raise is not only served but celebrated. With discussions on Certified Angus Beef ® …
Mar 31
Growth Energy Applauds Release of USDA Funds to Support Biofuel Infrastructure
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that USDA would release $537 million of funds obligated under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP)—a program that makes it easier for fuel retailers to offer fuel options made with higher-ethanol blended fuels including …
Mar 31
US Farmers expect to Plant more Corn and Less Soybean Acres
Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, up 5% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Planted acreage intentions for corn are up or unchanged in 40 of the 48 estimating states. Acreage increases of 400,000 acres …
Mar 31
USDA Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments, Strengthens U.S. Energy Security and Increases American-Grown Fuels
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release obligated funding under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for 543 projects totaling $537 million in 29 states. This includes new projects approved within the first 100 days of the Trump Administration and advances President Trump’s January 20th Executive Order on …
Mar 31
Oklahoma Braces for Potential Severe Weather and Fire Danger
Oklahoma residents are urged to stay vigilant as the state faces the possibility of another round of severe weather this week, just days after a significant hailstorm. State Climatologist Gary McManus warns of potential tornadoes, large hail, and a high fire danger. “Fresh off our the hail from Saturday night/Sunday morning, we have another POTENTIAL …
Ron salutes our daily email sponsors!
