Feb 20
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Essential Federal Rights and Strategies for Farmers: As the agricultural industry faces a landscape of fluctuating commodity prices and rising interest rates, understanding borrowers’ federal rights has become a critical component of farm management. In a recent discussion, Jay Brunson, an attorney at Brunson Ag Law, shared vital insights with Farm Director …
Feb 18
NFU President Rob Larew Calls for Radical Overhaul of Farm Bill Safety Net: The House Agriculture Committee’s recent markup of the Farm Bill is a significant step, but National Farmers Union President Rob Larew emphasizes that there is still a long way to go before reaching the finish line. In a discussion with Farm Director …
Jan 15
Farm Bill 2.0 & Disaster Aid: Mike Stranz Outlines What Farmers Can Expect This Year: As the agricultural community steps into 2026, many of the challenges from the previous year remain at the forefront. In a recent interview, Mike Stranz of the National Farmers Union (NFU) joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the pressing …
Jan 14
FSA’s Dan Hunter Discusses 2025 Challenges, New Ag Programs, and Opportunities for Beginning Farmers: After a tumultuous year marked by natural disasters and government hurdles, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is heading into 2026 with a renewed focus on staffing, producer support, and new programming. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with …
Jan 13
How to Make Farm Debt Work for You: Financial Strategies for Producers: In the volatile world of agriculture, managing finances is just as critical as managing crops or livestock. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Erin Yost—an agricultural lender and producer herself—to discuss how farmers and ranchers can make their debt work for …
Jan 06
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower As Trade Uncertainty Hangs Over Agriculture: Farmer sentiment weakened slightly in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropped just 3 points to a reading of 136. Weakness in the barometer was attributable to a modest decline in producers’ long-term outlook, as the Future Expectations Index fell to 140, 4 points below …
Dec 18
NGFA Economist Max Fisher Highlights $400 Billion Industry Impact and Legislative Priorities for 2026: While the American farmer is often the face of agriculture, a massive economic engine hums quietly in the background between the farm gate and the grocery store shelf. Max Fisher, Chief Economist and Treasurer at the National Grain and Feed Association …
Mar 22
Listen to Comments from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack about his celebration of Ag Day, and The Oklahoma Senate approved a bill to allow the OMMA director to shut down marijuana operations causing environmental damage.
