Mar 23
Following a contentious confirmation battle, the U.S. Senate voted 54–45 on Monday to officially name Markwayne Mullin confirmed as DHS Secretary, tasking the former MMA fighter and Oklahoma businessman with resolving a partial department shutdown and overhauling federal border operations. The vote, which largely followed party lines, positions Mullin to lead the government’s third-largest department …
Mar 18
Following recent negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials in France, agricultural markets are reacting to reports that China may be looking to diversify its American imports. Extension Agricultural Economist Ben Brown from the University of Missouri noted that there is a growing potential for China to purchase non-soybean commodities, marking a potential shift in the …
Mar 05
In a swift move that has shaken the nation’s capital, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Kristi Noem will be leaving her post as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. In her place, the President has tapped Oklahoma’s junior Senator, Markwayne Mullin, to lead the agency and oversee his administration’s mass deportation agenda. …
Feb 25
On February 24, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union 2026 address to a joint session of Congress. Lasting approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes, it was the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history. Key Mentions of Agriculture and Producers The “Backbone of America” The President referred to American …
Feb 20
Addressing a capacity crowd at the 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins delivered a candid assessment of the American farm economy while detailing a rapid-response strategy to restore profitability to the sector and the path to Ag prosperity. Rollins described the current state of agriculture as “dire,” citing it as perhaps one …
Feb 20
In a landmark 6-3 decision issued Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the administration overstepped its constitutional authority by unilaterally imposing sweeping global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, effectively dismantles the “reciprocal” tariff framework established in 2025, which had placed duties …
Oct 22
In a recent conversation on the Oklahoma Farm Report, Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays sat down with Dr. Nevil Speer, beef industry consultant, to discuss President Donald Trump’s recent comments on beef prices — remarks that have stirred frustration among cattle producers. Hays opened by noting that President Trump had “poured gasoline on …
Oct 21
A recent announcement from President Donald Trump stating he is working to bring down high beef prices has sent shockwaves through the cattle industry, sparking disbelief, market turmoil, and sharp criticism from producers who feel blindsided by the government’s interference. The market’s reaction was immediate and severe, but the initial response was confusion for many …
Sep 09
The Make America Healthy Again Commission today released the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, a sweeping plan with more than 120 initiatives to reverse the failed policies that fueled America’s childhood chronic disease epidemic. The strategy outlines targeted executive actions to advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness, and strengthen private-sector collaboration. Chaired …
Oct 17
Nov. 5 — election day — is fast approaching. A few weeks ago, we asked which candidate do you believe will have a more positive impact on farming policy programs, trade, biofuels policies and inflation. Based on 4,776 respondents, here are the results: We also asked about the candidate’s impact on agriculture overall. Here’s that breakdown …
