Category: Ag News
Dec 05
This Week on SUNUP: Oklahoma Wheat Planting Nears Completion
This week on SUNUP, OSU Agriculture Economist Dr. John Michael Riley discusses the highs and lows of current grain and cotton markets. Riley said that all grain markets have been down a bit, likely due to the welcomed rainfall across most of the major growing areas. To the markets, it means that current wheat and …
Dec 05
2025 Angus Herdsman of the Year Candidates Announced
The life of a herdsman may sound glamorous to many, but few understand the demanding blend of physical strength and mental grit it takes to excel in the role. The Herdsman of the Year Award honors an Angus enthusiast who has committed wholeheartedly to the management, strategic choices and advancement of his or her herd. …
Dec 05
Smithfield Foods Provides $150,000 to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Affordable Produce Program
Smithfield Foods donated $150,000 in grant funding to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s Gardens for Everyone program to provide year-round access to fresh and affordable produce for low- to moderate-income households. “Having consistent access to affordable and nutritious food options can be a significant challenge in rural communities and food deserts,” said Steve Evans, vice president of community development …
Dec 05
Corn and Soybean Elevator Outlook: Strong Dollar and Policy Uncertainty Cloud Outlook for Demand
Key points Introduction U.S. farmers harvested the second-biggest corn and soybean crops on record this fall with USDA estimating the U.S. corn crop at 15.14 billion bushels, down 1.3% from last year’s record crop, and the soybean crop at 4.46 billion bushels, up 7.2% YoY. Prices of both commodities have fallen to four-year lows, spurring …
Dec 05
OSU Hunting Research Supports Wildlife Conservation, Removes Barriers for Female Hunters
A research collaboration between Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is helping increase the number of female hunters in the state. The ODWC reached out to Audrey King, OSU assistant professor of agricultural communications and state Extension specialist for digital media, about developing focus groups of women interested in the sport to explore ways …
Dec 05
USDA Provides Additional Flexibilities to Respond to 2024 Hurricanes, Expedites Emergency Conservation and Disaster Recovery Payments for Producers in Nine States Impacted by Hurricanes in 2016 to 2023
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is taking steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton allowing the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to expedite approval of payments and practice implementation for Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), and Tree Assistance …
Dec 05
Murdock to chair Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee
Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, was appointed on Wednesday to serve as chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee for the upcoming legislative session. A rancher from northwest Oklahoma, Murdock previously chaired the Agriculture and Wildlife Committee from 2018 to 2022. When he was in the House, he served on the chamber’s Agriculture and Rural …
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