Aug 15
Recent Beef Checkoff-funded research adds to a growing body of evidence reinforcing the important role fresh beef plays in a healthy, sustainable diet. Animal-sourced foods, such as red meat, are often assumed to be associated with obesity risk. However, Texas Tech University researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis of available research on the relationship between unprocessed …
Aug 15
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee recently advanced critical language in two key Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills recognizing the importance of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the role it plays in decarbonizing aviation. In the FY26 House Agriculture Appropriations Report, lawmakers highlighted SAF’s potential to create robust new markets for American agriculture. The …
Aug 15
Farm Bureau members across Oklahoma are gearing up for a busy fall season focused on grassroots policy development, youth engagement, and innovation. Farm Bureau’s Director of Public Policy, Dustin Mielke, joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to outline a packed calendar of events designed to give members a voice and prepare the next generation of agricultural …
Aug 15
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 14
Margy Eckelkamp with Farm Journal writes: In late May, farmers and the agricultural industry were bracing for the release of the Make America Healthy Again report, which was to focus on children’s health and chronic diseases. Then came the 68-page report, which was responded to by farmers and more than 300 agriculture organizations sharing their concerns. Per the …
Aug 14
The Cotton Board recently held its 2025 Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas along withCotton Incorporated’s Board of Directors. During this meeting, board members serving the Cotton Researchand Promotion Program (the Program) reviewed, analyzed, and voted to recommend Cotton Incorporated’s2026 budget of $85.1 million to the Secretary of Agriculture. The recommended budget for 2026 reflects a …
Aug 14
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement. “President Trump must end his war on workers. Using national security concerns as an excuse to cancel union contacts for thousands of workers at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Food Safety and Inspection Service is textbook union-busting and is another step …
