Dec 08
While speaking with intern Karleigh Erramouspe, Philip Good explained the structure and purpose of the United Soybean Board, emphasizing the dedication of its members. He said, “Each state has certain directors that they sendnso I get the opportunity this year to work right alongside 77 of some of the top farmers in the United States …
Dec 08
As Oklahomans shift from fall festivities to the Christmas season, associate farm reporter Carli Davenport caught up with Micaela Halverson, agritourism coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, to talk about the state’s growing interest in real Christmas trees. Halverson said families across Oklahoma still love the tradition of visiting a tree farm, and the …
Dec 05
Intern Karleigh Erramouspe spoke with Brian Schrock, the territory manager of Ag Direct, who explained that fluctuating commodity prices and profit margins are causing producers to focus heavily on managing cash flow. He stated, “Customers are honestly trying to manage cash flow as much as possible, with possibly current debt, but taking on new debt …
Dec 05
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protection beginning with the 2026 crop year. The Expanding Access to Risk Protection (EARP) Final Rule streamlines requirements across multiple crops, responds to producer feedback, and strengthens USDA’s …
Dec 04
Farm Report intern Karleigh Erramouspe spoke with International Fresh Produce Association Vice President Mollie Van Lieu, who began by explaining the Association’s role. She describes the group as “a trade association representing the full fresh produce supply chain,” covering “fruit and vegetable and fresh-cut floral growers all the way to retailers and food service.” Her …
Dec 03
Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Megan Langley, who—along with her husband Kyle—operate Egg Drop Farm in far northeastern Oklahoma. Langley joined other Oklahoma and Arkansas poultry growers at a meeting earlier this week in Bentonville to discuss the latest in the battle over chicken litter in the Illinois River Watershed. Langley explains …
Dec 02
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today issued a sharp response to Gov. Stitt regarding the Illinois River watershed litigation, accusing the Governor of being “bought and paid for” by out-of-state Big Poultry companies. State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc., was filed in 2005 and seeks to hold major poultry companies accountable for polluting the Illinois …
Dec 02
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with president of Certified Angus Beef, John Stika, who discussed the brand’s strong performance during the most recent fiscal year, which ended in September. He said the company wrapped up “our third best year in our 47-year history,” noting that results exceeded expectations. …
Dec 02
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index climbed to 139 in November, 10 points higher than in October and the highest barometer reading since June of this year. The improvement in farmer sentiment was attributable to producers’ more optimistic outlook for the future, as the November Future Expectations Index reading of 144 was 15 points higher than in …
Dec 02
At the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City, farm director KC Sheperd spoke with American Soybean Association Vice President Scott Metzger, who discussed his current role and his upcoming transition into the presidency. He notes that he is “currently vice president” of the ASA, and in “a couple weeks I will move up into …
