Dec 20
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing partner, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Monday’s Sale included the sale of a donated calf to benefit the All American Beef Battalion which featured a steak meal for attendees. Three hundred steaks were served during the …
Dec 20
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is soliciting nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). NACMCF is the advisory committee charged with providing impartial scientific advice and recommendations to the USDA and other government agencies on microbiological and public health issues relative to the …
Dec 20
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of seven members, seven alternates, and two advisors to serve three-year terms on The Cotton Board from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027. Additionally, USDA appointed seven individuals to fill board vacancies. Newly appointed members: Caroline Collins Barber, Producer – GA; Doyle Schniers, Producer – TX; …
Dec 20
In recent months, wheat markets have stabilized, contrasting the unprecedented volatility following war, drought, and economic uncertainty that has defined markets over the last few years. After dipping to price levels not seen since 2020 earlier this year, world FOB values have recovered slightly, clustering near $250/MT. We have previously looked at long-term trends in …
Dec 20
Yesterday, Congresswoman Bice alongside President Trump and House Republican leadership negotiated a legislative package that included a clean extension of funding until March 14, 2025. It also provided disaster relief to those who have suffered from hurricanes and tornadoes and included emergency aid for our farmers. The Congresswoman released the following statement: “I am deeply disheartened that …
Dec 20
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Dec 19
This week on SUNUP, OSU Agriculture Economist Dr. John Michael Riley discusses the highs and lows of current grain and cotton markets. According to Riley, each year is interesting in its own right, and 2024 was no different. Improvements were expected from the past couple of years which resulted in a bit of a shake-up …
Dec 19
Dairy checkoff initiatives of 2024 successfully increased dairy access in schools, expanded market share for U.S. dairy products domestically and internationally and supported the industry’s longstanding commitment to sustainability on behalf of U.S. dairy farmers and importers. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) President and CEO Barbara O’Brien pointed to a collective effort of national and local …
