For too long, overregulation has had detrimental impacts on our economy. Businesses have been forced to navigate a maze of bureaucratic red tape rather than focusing on what they do best—creating jobs, innovating, and serving their customers. The disastrous policies of the previous administration made it difficult for hardworking Americans and small business owners to …
Category: Ag News
Mar 28
House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson celebrates passage of Caucus priorities helping all Oklahomans
House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, gave an update on House Democratic priorities as the First Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature reaches its halfway point. “I am pleased to announce House Democrats passed 30 bills off the House Floor that are now eligible to be heard in the Senate,” Leader Munson said. “All …
Mar 28
Proposed Port Service Fees Would Impact Red Meat Exports
The office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) held hearings this week on a proposal to impose a service fee for each U.S. port call of a Chinese-operated ship, or a per-net-ton service fee applied on the ship’s carrying capacity. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) submitted comments supporting the overall intent of strengthening the U.S. shipbuilding industry, …
Mar 28
R-CALF USA to Host 2025 National Convention in Deadwood
R-CALF USA will host its 2025 National Convention and Trade Show, themed “All In,” from June 17-19, 2025, at The Lodge at Deadwood. The convention will focus on sharing expertise, driving action, and strengthening the national organization’s strategy to restore profitability and prosperity in the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. A key highlight of the …
Mar 28
Winter Wheat Struggles in Oklahoma: Mike Schulte Details a Mixed Outlook Ahead
On last week’s Crop Progress Report, winter wheat conditions in Oklahoma fell 9 percentage points from the previous week to 37 percent good to excellent. Oklahoma Wheat Commission’s Mike Schulte says drought is just one more challenge that Oklahoma wheat producers are dealing with. “Producers certainly are facing some challenging times, just with the overall …
Mar 28
Cow/Calf Boot Camp Coming up April 8-10th-Kingfisher
Calling all cow-calf producers! Cow-Calf Boot Camp is back this spring! This hands-on, three-day OSU Extension program is designed for both beginning and experienced producers looking to improve their management skills and boost profitability. The Cow/Calf Boot Camp is designed for both new and experienced cattle producers who are serious about increasing their level of …
Mar 28
FBN Survey Predicts Acreage Shifts: Corn Up, Soybeans Down
Farmers Business Network (FBN) has released its annual survey of planted acres, offering insights ahead of the USDA’s official report. Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Cody Bills, representing FBN, who shared key findings, highlighting significant shifts in crop acreage across the United States. “This is the fifth year that we’ve done this survey, …
Mar 28
Secretary Rollins Announces Aggressive International Travel Agenda to Expand Market Access for American Agricultural Exports
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit six international markets in her first six months as Secretary to expand markets and boost American agricultural exports. At a time when the agricultural trade deficit is at nearly $50 billion following the previous administration’s little to no action in the international marketplace, the United States Department …
Mar 28
Bob Rodenberger Discusses Demand, Supply, and Profit Margins in the Cattle Industry
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. “It’s a good market, fundamentally; we shouldn’t see any hiccups, and there is a lot of potential to keep making money on your home-raised calves if you are one of …
Mar 28
Attend the 10th Annual Texas A&M AgriLife Hemphill County Beef Conference
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is talking with Andy Holloway about the 10th Annual Texas A&M AgriLife Hemphill County Beef Conference, which will be held on April 29-30 at the Jones Pavilion in Canadian, Texas. Reputed to be one of the best standalone beef conferences in the United States, the Hemphill County Beef Conference …
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