The members of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives yesterday elected its slate of officers for 2025 at the organization’s 96th Annual Meeting in La Quinta, Calif. Kevin Brinkley, president and CEO of Plains Cotton Cooperative Association of Lubbock, Texas, was elected chairman; Tom Astrup, president and CEO of American Crystal Sugar Company in Moorhead, …
Category: Ag News
Feb 13
Dairy Defined Podcast: Science Makes the Case for Whole Milk, Teicholz Says
You don’t have to be part of the dairy sector to see how important whole milk is for children, best-selling author Nina Teicholz, Ph.D., said in the latest Dairy Defined Podcast. That’s because nutrition science makes a compelling case for full-fat milk, underscoring the importance of getting whole milk back in schools, the goal of …
Feb 13
A Cattlemen’s Balancing Act
Cattlemen discuss the art of selecting traits for progress in their individual herds Sometimes being a cattleman feels like walking up to a buffet with endless options. Where do I start? Should I focus on the big picture or the details? How do I focus on just one thing? Through educational sessions sponsored by the …
Feb 13
Farm Bill, Labor, and Regulation: Senator Lankford Addresses Key Issues for Farmers
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford recently shared insights from Washington D.C., addressing topics ranging from government spending to the upcoming farm bill and the current mood in the nation’s capital. Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with him to get the details. Lankford emphasized his long-standing commitment to fiscal responsibility, stating, “This is something I’ve actually …
Feb 13
U.S. sales of Ag Tractors & Combines Drop During First Month of 2025
According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines fell during January 2025 compared to the year before. U.S. sales of Ag tractors dropped 15.8%, while U.S. sales of combines fell 78.9%. “As we enter 2025, we’re seeing a continuation of slow sales saw throughout 2024.” said …
Feb 13
Made in Oklahoma Event Today at Uptown Grocery
Join for a Special Made in Oklahoma Event! When: Thursday, February 13th Time: 11 AM – 1 PM Where: Uptown Grocery in The Village Meet the Makers & Sample Local Favorites! Come meet some amazing Made in Oklahoma (MIO) members and sample their incredible products, including: Amelia Creamery Suan’s Foods Ozarka Water Ace in the …
Feb 13
From Select to Prime: The Changing Dynamics of Beef Production with Randy Blach
At CattleCon 2025, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the chance to catch up with the CEO of CattleFax, Randy Blach, and talk about the rises and falls of select and prime grades of beef. Yesterday, they discussed the strengths and challenges of the beef industry. Coverage of CattleCon 2025 is powered by Farm …
Feb 13
ICYMI from Bloomberg: “Markwayne Mullin’s Personal Bond Propels Him to Trump Confidant”
ICYMI, Bloomberg Government published the following story this morning crediting U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as, “one of the most influential lawmakers in Trump’s second term.” Bloomberg notes Mullin’s position as a powerful nexus lawmaker among the White House, GOP House majority, and the Republican-led Senate. The story also includes that Mullin, “played a pivotal role” in getting some of Trump’s cabinet nominees across the …
Feb 13
Administrator Zeldin Announces that Billions of Dollars Worth of “Gold Bars” Have Been Located at Outside Financial Institution
Calls for Termination of Biden-Harris Financial Agent Agreement and Return of Entire Fund Balance to the U.S. Treasury U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency has found billions of taxpayer dollars parked at a financial institution by the Biden-Harris Administration. Administrator Zeldin is calling for termination of the financial agent agreement, and for …
Feb 13
Recent Precipitation Changes Little in Oklahoma Drought Conditions
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 are unchanged at 0.33 percent, since January 2. …
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