May 29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to implement a major expansion of the federal farm safety net by adding up to 30 million new base acres to the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce explains that this update, authorized under the One Big …
May 28
Professional development and technical assistance are two of the building blocks that U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) uses in its global strategy to engage with customers, open and maintain markets and establish a preference for U.S. wheat classes around the world. One key component of this strategy is bringing international customers to the United States to …
May 28
The current agricultural trade landscape is heavily defined by drifting grain markets as prices slide into familiar territory due to a distinct lack of fresh fundamental news. The combination of early harvest progress, fluctuating international trade policies, and looming weather patterns has left traders searching for clear direction. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down …
May 28
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Don Close of Terrain, who says despite growing discussion about rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd, producers still face significant financial and weather-related risks before widespread heifer retention becomes reality. The U.S. beef cow herd currently stands at 27.6 million head, …
May 28
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions across Oklahoma remain sharply divided, with improving moisture in the east contrasting with worsening dryness in the west. While rainfall has eased conditions in some areas, western Oklahoma continues to face intensifying drought, stressing pastures, crops, and water supplies. The latest drought data shows I-35 …
May 28
The current farm economy is facing a complex array of challenges, from fluctuating balance sheets to long-standing labor shortages. In a recent conversation, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Duane Simpson, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmers Cooperatives (NCFC), to discuss the financial landscape for producers and the vital role of …
May 27
The Oklahoma wheat harvest is moving rapidly, offering producers, grain handlers, crop consultants, and industry partners a field-level look at how the crop is shaping up across the state. According to the latest Oklahoma Wheat Crop Update from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, harvest is currently reported at 12% to 14% complete. As combines move through …
May 27
Federal officials gathered at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters to detail short- and long-term initiatives to expand domestic fertilizer production. Reporting for the USDA from Washington, D.C., Rod Bain shared updates on significant regulatory adjustments and financial investments aimed at bringing fertilizer manufacturing back to American soil. The World’s Largest Ammonia Plant Slated …
May 26
OSU agriculture investments are helping position Oklahoma producers for the future, according to Dr. Jayson Lusk, Dean of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University, who says new facilities, research initiatives, and stronger industry partnerships are aimed at improving profitability and advancing science for farmers and ranchers across the state. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport …
May 26
The agricultural sector continues to navigate a complex landscape of shifting weather patterns, policy developments, and global energy demands. To break down these challenges, University of Illinois Extension’s Todd Gleason spoke with Agricultural Economist Dan O’Brien from Kansas State University Extension to provide an in-depth look at the current outlook for the Kansas wheat crop …
