Category: Ag News
Oct 06
Choice Boxed Beef Up $1.07 to $363.34 on Monday
Boxed beef prices were higher on Monday, marking only the second day of gains in the past 23 sessions. Choice cutout closed at $363.34, up $1.07, while Select ended at $347.97, up $2.59, bringing the Choice/Select spread to $15.37 on 143 loads. Among the primals, compared to Friday, Ribs were down from $619.04 to $613.06, …
Oct 06
Meet the New NCGA President
Jed Bower, a fifth-generation corn and soybean farmer from Washington Court House, Ohio, began his term today as president of the National Corn Growers Association saying the challenging rural economy will be his top priority in the year ahead. “We need new markets to help alleviate the economic crisis that is threatening the survival of countless family …
Oct 06
Oklahoma Revenues Rebound in September, Anchored by Income and Energy Gains
Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ announced Oklahoma’s September tax revenue totaled $1.5 billion, an increase of 17.8% over August and 0.4% higher than September 2024. Over the past 12 months, total receipts reached $16.95 billion, virtually unchanged from the prior year but steady amid national headwinds. “This month’s report shows encouraging momentum with revenues rebounding …
Oct 06
Government shutdown continues, compounding financial uncertainty for nation’s young farmers and ranchers
Last Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after last-minute negotiations collapsed, the federal government shut down. Congressional leaders remain at an impasse over a short-term funding bill—particularly whether to include an extension of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. Federal agencies are executing their lapse in appropriations plans and furloughing staff. This shutdown lands on top of …
Oct 06
Britt Hicks Previews The 5 States Beef Conference In Beaver Oklahoma October 14
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with OSU area livestock specialist Britt Hicks about the upcoming Five States Beef Conference, scheduled for October 14 in Beaver, Oklahoma. Hicks outlined the day’s program, noting a diverse lineup of expert speakers covering timely beef industry topics. “Our first speaker is Dr. Jason Smith, he’s a beef cattle …
Oct 06
Farm Financial Stress and Suicide Risk: Red Flags Every Community Should Know
Farming is more than a job; it’s an identity, a calling, and a generational promise. Yet, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) reports that many farmers are reaching their breaking point due to many stressors. Farmers face risk through rising input costs, low commodity prices, new tariffs, shrinking margins, labor shortages, and unpredictable weather. For the …
Oct 06
Record harvest, uneven exports poised to scramble grain storage and transportation logistics
The U.S. is bracing for a record grain harvest totaling 21.5 billion bushels of corn, soybeans and grain sorghum this fall. The bumper crop arrives during a period of heightened uncertainty surrounding the future of the U.S. trade relationship with China, low export market demand for U.S. soybeans and depressed crop prices. Meanwhile, grain storage …
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