The Rural Firefighters Delivering Agriculture Safety and Health (RF-DASH) program is excited to announce the addition of its first full-time trainer. With support from the CHS Foundation and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, Tim Zehnder, whose background combines farming, rescue and emergency preparedness, will provide training events throughout the United States and help …
Category: Ag News
Mar 27
Uncertainty, Weather Intensify Market Volatility
Spring’s arrival in the Northern Hemisphere typically brings a period of weather-related market volatility, a pattern that has held true this crop year. However, ongoing uncertainty from dynamic policy changes is shaking the usual seasonal in the U.S. wheat trade outlook. Weather Market Whiplash In February, concerns over cold and dry conditions in the Black Sea and …
Mar 27
Unprecedented Genetic Gains are Driving Record Milk Components
Genetic improvements within the U.S. dairy herd are fueling historic gains in key milk components needed to produce cheese, butter and a variety of other popular dairy foods. While U.S. fluid milk production has remained relatively flat in recent years, butterfat and protein levels within the nation’s milk supply are growing at a record pace …
Mar 27
Congressman Tom Cole Secures Economic Assistance for Farmers in Oklahoma
Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced that he has secured a total of $10 billion for economic assistance for farmers through his legislation, the American Relief Act. An estimated total of over $230 million of that dollar amount will go to farmers and producers in Oklahoma specifically. After securing the funding, Congressman Cole released the …
Mar 27
Drought Continues to Spread across Oklahoma, but Rain is Expected for Some
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions have increased to 14.10 percent, up from 13.6 …
Mar 27
Business owners can unlock secrets to business planning with OKFB In The Weeds masterclass series
Oklahoma small business owners can learn how to craft a business plan with the LivePlan platform to help their venture grow with the second installment of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s In The Weeds masterclass series offered through the organization’s Oklahoma Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators program. The “Crafting your Business Blueprint with LivePlan” masterclass will be offered …
Mar 27
Signup for Economic Assistance Announced… Producers Turn Their Focus to Physical Disaster Assistance
Every once in a while, the stars align and our elected officials, political appointees, and career USDA employees get it right and, in this case, right on time. On December 21, 2024, President Biden signed the American Relief Act of 2025—the continuing resolution (CR) that funds the government through March 14, 2025, and extended the 2018 Farm …
Mar 27
Enhancing U.S. Beef Trade: Robby Kirkland’s Testimony Highlights Needs
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) member and chairman of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) Robby Kirkland testified before the House Ways and Means Committee earlier this week, and Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring portions of Kirkland’s comments during the hearing titled American Trade Negotiation Priorities. Kirkland highlighted the benefits of …
Mar 27
New CDL Testing Enhancements Improve Efficiency and Readiness for Oklahoma’s Commercial Drivers
Service Oklahoma has launched CDL Modernized Skills Test statewide, providing a more streamlined, transparent and efficient process for Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants. This modernization ensures that Oklahoma’s commercial drivers are better prepared, helping to reduce drive test hurdles, support workforce development and keep goods moving across the state. CDL applicants will now experience a consistent and predictable testing process, replacing the previous system that required drivers …
Mar 27
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Agricultural Finance: Insights from the American Bankers Association
The agricultural sector is undergoing significant transformations, and the American Bankers Association (ABA) is at the forefront of advocating for policies that ensure farmers and ranchers have access to crucial financial resources. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently visited with Ed Elfman from the ABA, who shed light on the organization’s priorities and the challenges facing …
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