Aug 27
A planned sale of the historic Oklahoma National Stockyards (ONSY) has fallen through, leaving its future in uncertainty. In a late-night Facebook post, the stockyards informed the agricultural community that the proposed sale would not be happening. This comes after an announcement in May that ONSY, a vital part of the nation’s agricultural infrastructure, had been placed under …
Aug 27
Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a binding formal opinion today declaring the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is bound by law to continue serving the state’s major metropolitan areas and does not have the authority to carry out its stated plan to abandon interstates in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Del City, Edmond, Midwest City, Moore and Norman. …
Aug 27
The Cotton Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Laura Ehret as Vice President of Program Information, effective August 25. In this role, Ehret will oversee the organization’s communications division, guiding efforts to keep cotton producers, importers, and industry partners informed and engaged with the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. “Laura brings a high …
Aug 27
Crop prices are down; fertilizer prices are up; and the USDA’s August 2025 report projected a record U.S. corn average yield of 188.8 bushels per acre. If the projections hold, the nation’s farmers have an opportunity to manage the record-setting amount of residue in fields this fall to cut fertilizer costs for 2026. “I wouldn’t …
Aug 27
The United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) recently announced the launch of the first human clinical trial to evaluate whole grain sorghum’s health benefits. Conducted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and co-funded by USCP in partnership with USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Commodity Board program, this landmark study will investigate how daily consumption of …
Aug 27
The next generation of beef leaders is already putting in the hard work—on ranches, in classrooms and in research labs. The Colvin Scholarship Fund recognizes and supports their dedication, awarding 27 students across the country a combined $100,000 this year to continue their pursuit of innovation, growth and leadership in the beef industry. Each recipient …
Aug 27
Oklahoma FFA is experiencing significant growth and success, with a strong focus on scholarships, leadership development, and preparations for a landmark centennial celebration. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Jacey Fye of the Oklahoma FFA Foundation to discuss the organization’s latest achievements and future plans. “FFA in Oklahoma is really important …
Aug 27
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is concerned about the tough financial reality facing many farmers today. While NCGA maintains a persistent focus on driving additional sources of demand for U.S. corn in effort to improve the outlook, it is also analyzing input costs that remain near record highs. This is Part 2 of a three-part series highlighting …
