Feb 05
Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions, the leading provider of remote water monitoring solutions for ranchers, is proud to continue its commitment to environmental sustainability as a returning sponsor of the Environmental Stewardship Awards, celebrated at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CattleCon 2025. This prestigious program recognizes the outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle …
Feb 05
these costs are paused. As many of my colleagues have expressed—and you will hear from today—we remain deeply troubled by the Administration’s pause on conservation support for farmers, and we would like to make sure that we reduce this chaos and make it easier for our farmers to do their good work. This Committee has …
Feb 05
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) president and chief executive officer Dennis Rodenbaugh was elected chair of the board of directors at the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy during the checkoff-founded organization’s first meeting of 2025. Rodenbaugh takes on the role from Leprino’s Mike Durkin, who served as the Innovation Center’s board chair since 2023. Rodenbaugh …
Feb 05
Today, Oklahoma House Democrats laid out their legislative priorities for the 60th Oklahoma Legislature during a press conference. “House Democrats remain focused on working Oklahomans and providing solutions to the real problems they face every day,” Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City said. “We will work to lower the cost of living between paychecks, ensure every …
Feb 05
Ten students pursuing careers in the beef industry were awarded $1,500 scholarships by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) and recognized during CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio. The CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship program recognizes talented and thoughtful students emerging as industry leaders. The 2025 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship recipients are: “Every year it is …
Feb 05
Receipts for the last 12 months total $16.87B, a decrease of $46.95M, or 0.3%, when comparing revenue from the previous year. However, month-over-month comparisons show an increase of 7%. Gross Production Tax or “GPT” totals equal $84M, up $4.8M or 6.1% over the previous month. Tax sources for the same time period show total income tax increased 9.7%, total sales and …
Feb 05
Senator James Lankford has been actively engaged in key political discussions in Washington D.C. this week, coinciding with President Trump’s selection of nominees and ongoing appointments. A significant focus has been the ongoing ceasefire negotiations involving Israel and Hamas, following nearly 18 months of intense conflict. Farm Director, KC Sheperd is sharing comments from the …
Feb 05
National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman (NSP) Amy France, a sorghum farmer from Scott City, Kansas, testified today before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. During the hearing on Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1, France discussed the financial challenges facing farmers, including rising production costs, extreme weather, …
Feb 05
Trade, Farm Bill Among Top Asks from America’s Soybean Growers Passing a comprehensive five-year farm bill, supporting programs that encourage growth throughout the agricultural value chain, and blocking harmful policies that restrict market access at home and abroad. These were among topline priorities of America’s soybean farmers as conveyed by American Soybean Association Chairman Josh …
Feb 05
In recent years, prominent American banks have engaged in a discriminatory practice, referred to as debanking. Banks and financial institutions use their economic standing to categorically exclude law-abiding, legal industries by refusing to lend or provide services to them. This includes industries such as firearms, ammunition, crypto, federal prison contractors, as well as energy producers. …
