Category: Ag News
Dec 11
Bipartisan Bill on Retirement Fairness Passes House
The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act passed out of the House today as part of the INVEST Act. The final vote count was 302-123. Representatives Frank D. Lucas (R-OK), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Bill Foster (D-IL), and Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced H.R. 1013, the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act, in February …
Dec 11
Stacy Simunek on Protecting Oklahoma Agriculture
At the busy 32nd Annual Tulsa Farm Show, newly elected Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Stacy Simunek shared insights from his first weeks leading the state’s largest general farm organization. Simunek said the transition from the farm to leadership has been brisk, explaining he has been “trying to get my feet underneath me” but feels momentum …
Dec 11
RK Farms from Cimarron County places in Sorghum contest
National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Sorghum Yield Contest, including Bin Buster awardee Chris Santini from Warren County, New Jersey, securing the contest’s highest 2025 yield at 239.93 bushels per acre. “On behalf of the National Sorghum Producers, it is a privilege to recognize our 2025 yield contest winners,” …
Dec 11
Bullard Files Legislation to Responsibly Freeze, Eliminate Property Taxes
Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, filed legislation today to responsibly freeze or eliminate homeowners’ property taxes while shifting to a system whereby local governments and public schools are funded through adjusted sales and consumption taxes. Bullard filed the Ad Valorem Reform Act of 2026, which would eliminate property taxes for Oklahomans age 65 or older who …
Dec 11
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs on WASDE Surprises, the Global Wheat Glut, and “Wait and See” Markets
Following the release of the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, the agricultural markets saw a few surprises, though the overall reaction remained relatively muted. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Dr. Todd Hubbs, OSU Crop Marketing Specialist, to break down the numbers, the massive global grain supply, and what producers …
Dec 11
BASF by the numbers: empowering farmers amid 2025’s tough conditions
Farmers faced unprecedented challenges in 2025, including weed control, disease pressure and commodity prices, among others. BASF is committed to helping farmers doing the biggest job on Earth through science and innovation, enabling farmers to make the most of every acre in challenging environments. “In 2025 we saw weather, weeds and dynamic markets impact farmers …
Dec 11
Chairman Thompson Opening Statement at Hearing on CFTC Reauthorization
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee hearing, “CFTC Reauthorization: Stakeholder Perspectives.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, and welcome to our full committee hearing on reauthorizing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Thank you to our panel of witnesses for making the time to …
Dec 11
Compeer’s Megan Roberts Breaks Down the “Cost-Price Squeeze” in Ag Markets
Farmers are navigating one of the most uneven market years in recent memory, with soaring livestock prices on one side and tightening grain margins on the other. Maci Carter, Oklahoma Farm Report intern, spoke with Megan Roberts, principal quantitative and economic analyst with Compeer Financial, about the unusual dynamics shaping this year’s agricultural markets. Roberts …
Dec 11
EPA Unveils Clean Air Act-Related Resource to Provide Transparency for Data Center Developers, Local Communities, Tribes
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) launched the Clean Air Act Resource for Data Centers webpage to provide data center developers, local communities and Tribes with a central location for Clean Air Act (CAA)-related resources. These additional resources further two core pillars of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s Powering the …
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