NMPF thanked USDA and the dozens of farmers and cooperative leaders who successfully steered Federal Milk Marketing Order modernization to a successful conclusion. “Dairy farmers and cooperatives have done what they do best – lead their industry for the benefit of all,” said Gregg Doud, president and CEO of NMPF. “This final plan will provide …
Category: Ag News
Jan 16
Simmental Cattle: The Breed with Adaptability and Profitability in Mind
Simmental cattle are making waves in the beef industry, and for good reason. At the recent Cattlemen’s Congress, KC Shepherd sat down with Luke Bowman, Director of SimGenetic Development with the American Simmental Association (A.S.A.), to discuss what makes this breed so successful. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring comments from that …
Jan 16
Dr. Jonathan Wendel Receives 2024 Cotton Genetics Research Award
Dr. Jonathan Wendel, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at Iowa State University is the 2024 Cotton Genetics Research Award recipient. The announcement was made today during the 2025 Beltwide Cotton Improvement Conference, which convened as part of the National Cotton Council-coordinated 2025 Beltwide Cotton Conferences in New Orleans. …
Jan 16
OKFB, Foundation for Ag Announce Large-Animal Vet Scholarship
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture have launched a new large-animal veterinarian scholarship in an effort to help create a pipeline of veterinarians who can provide essential services to farmers and ranchers. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $15,000 to a student who is studying veterinary medicine at Oklahoma …
Jan 16
Regenerative Grazing and Soil Health Experts Slated forSociety for Range Management’s Producers Forum
The 2025 Producer’s Forum, a highlight of the 78th Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management (SRM), will be held in Spokane, Washington on February 10, 2025. This year’s forum promises to be an extraordinary event, offering ranchers, land managers, and conservationists an unparalleled opportunity to enhance their operations while employing sustainable rangeland management. …
Jan 16
Growth Energy Releases Federal Policy Roadmap to Revitalize Rural America and Unleash American Energy Dominance
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, released a roadmap to revitalize rural America today, identifying specific policy goals and actions the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump administration should take to unleash American energy dominance through the expanded use of homegrown American ethanol, which holds down gas prices, strengthens our domestic energy production, brings jobs …
Jan 16
Service Oklahoma Celebrates a Year of Achievements in 2024
Service Oklahoma is proud to reflect on a remarkable 2024, marked by transformative initiatives, service achievements and recognition. One of the most significant milestones this year was the implementation of the Mason Treat Act, which introduced a streamlined pre-registration process for all vehicle purchases in Oklahoma. This transformation on the vehicle registration process was created …
Jan 16
NSP Supports USDA’s CSA Interim Rule
National Sorghum Producers (NSP) endorses the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. NSP Chair Amy France, a sorghum farmer from Scott City, Kan., released the following statement: “We sincerely thank Secretary Vilsack and the Undersecretary’s office for their tireless efforts in recognizing the …
Jan 16
Last Week’s Significant Snowfall Event Slightly Improved Some Drought Conditions in Oklahoma
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. …
Jan 16
FARM Program Seeking Nominations for Task Forces
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program is seeking applicants for its Animal Care, Environmental Stewardship and Workforce Development Task Forces for the July 2025 to June 2028 term. FARM will accept nominations until March 31; new task force members will be announced by June 15. FARM task force members serve as program …
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