May 15
The Oklahoma Ag Mediation program offers a specialized, no-cost resource for farmers and ranchers to resolve complex disputes outside of the courtroom. Founded in 1988, the program has assisted thousands of producers in navigating disagreements with neighbors, financial institutions, and government agencies. By providing a neutral environment, Oklahoma Ag Mediation helps parties find mutually agreeable …
May 15
In todays beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays talks with Rear Admiral Michael Schmoyer, Associate Administrator for APHIS and Director of the New World Screwworm Directorate, who gives an update on new world screwworm cases, movement, and preemptive planning. In this role, RDML Schmoyer leads national efforts to protect U.S. agriculture, the …
Apr 23
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area today announced a reorganization and leadership restructuring to better align its work with USDA priorities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver results more effectively for American farmers, ranchers, and producers. This effort refocuses REE’s structure on mission delivery—streamlining operations, strengthening leadership accountability, and positioning …
Apr 01
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve coordination of federal grazing lands. This strategic partnership, announced by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, is designed to enhance ranchers’ land use and ultimately fortify the beef supply across the …
Mar 09
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced a construction contract with Mortenson Construction to build a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas to help with Screwworm Preparedness. This facility is a key component in Secretary Rollins’ sweeping 5-prong strategy (PDF, 1005 …
Mar 04
The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is currently seeking input from data users to refine its statistical reports and ensure they meet the evolving needs of the agricultural industry. In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, USDA NASS’s Troy Marshall discussed the agency’s open comment period and the …
Feb 20
The February USDA Cattle on Feed Report confirms a continuation of tight cattle supplies across the United States, reflecting ongoing pressure on both feedlot inventories and beef production capacity. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays sat down via telephone with Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Darrell Peel of Oklahoma State University, who says total cattle on …
Feb 10
Yesterday at Moore Air Base, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Governor of Texas Greg Abbott celebrated a significant achievement in the fight against New World Screwworm (NWS) with the completion of a U.S.-based sterile fly dispersal facility in Edinburg, Texas. This facility expands USDA’s ability to disperse sterile flies along the border …
Feb 02
Jennifer Carrico of DTN writes: USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has expanded sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly releases to include Texas to help stop the pest’s northern spread. In an APHIS news release late Friday, APHIS stated the new dispersal area, or polygon, will include operations about 50 miles into Texas, …
Jan 31
The USDA Cattle Inventory report released on Friday, January 30, 2026, revealed that the total U.S. herd remains historically tight, with a total of 86.2 million head of cattle and calves. This is a slight decrease from the 86.5 million head reported on January 1, 2025. Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel sees no major surprises from the report …
