Today, Public Lands Council (PLC) President and Colorado grazing permittee Tim Canterbury testified before the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands in support of the multiple use mandate and the benefits it brings to America’s rangelands. “Over the last four years, there have been several policy changes that have eroded the careful balance of …
Category: Ag News
Feb 11
Meat Institute to HHS/USDA:Dietary Guidelines for Americans should includeMeat as Part of Healthy American Diet
The Meat Institute called on the US Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) to include meat and poultry as part of a healthy American diet noting flaws and contradictions in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Scientific Report (Report). “The Committee’s Scientific Report contains contradictory and confusing findings,” said Meat Institute …
Feb 11
USDA February WASDE: Mixed Bag for Ag Markets
USDA on Tuesday cut Argentina’s soybean production by 3 million metric tons (mmt) to 49 mmt, while leaving Brazil’s unchanged at 169 mmt. Global ending stocks declined by 4 mmt to 124 mmt, below the range of pre-report expectations. Domestic ending stocks were left unchanged. USDA cut both Argentina and Brazil’s corn production estimates by …
Feb 11
Prairie Prophecy Feature Documentary North American Premiere Saturday, April 26, 2025
Perennial Films announced today the premiere of their feature documentary Prairie Prophecy about the life and work of Wes Jackson, co-founder of The Land Institute. The premiere will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the historic Stiefel Theater, 151 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401. The film will start at 6:00 pm, followed by a Q & A. Wes …
Feb 11
Ben Hale Discusses Feeder Market Pressures & Weather Worries for Western Livestock Auctions
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Feb 11
Why Oklahoma is Taking an Unprecedented Step in Fighting ESG
Op-Ed by State Treasurer Todd Russ It’s a new day for America. Last November, the American people voted and delivered a resounding verdict: the culture of dominant progressivism, discriminatory DEI programs, and cultural extremism is not what they want. The recent inauguration of President Donald Trump, and the current shakeup of our government in Washington, …
Feb 11
Free seminar in March to Focus on Environmental Law Enforcement
To help combat the issue of illegal roadside dumps, Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development to host an Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Who and what: Law enforcement professionals, city officials, tribal environmental representatives, county commissioners and anyone interested in learning about environmental law enforcement are …
Feb 11
NCC to HHS: Emphasize Chicken in 2025 Dietary Guidelines
Council takes issue with Advisory Committee recommendations about plant-based protein The National Chicken Council (NCC) today urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reject recommendations put forth by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) that emphasize plant-based proteins over lean meats like chicken. NCC’s comments were submitted in response to the Scientific …
Feb 11
Drummond Pushes Back against Biden-Harris Dietary Recommendations
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is pushing back against dietary recommendations made by a Biden-Harris Administration advisory committee to move meat, poultry and eggs to last on the list of recommended protein sources. In a letter sent yesterday to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Drummond and 22 …
Feb 11
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Businesses Remain Optimistic, But Uncertainty Rising on Main Street
Small business owners report few skilled applicants in January for their open positions The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8. This is the third consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose 14 points to 100 – the third-highest recorded reading – after two months of …
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