American families, farmers, workers, and small businesses may soon see a massive surge in economic growth, wage gains, and higher incomes thanks to President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today and now heads to the Senate for consideration. 

The reconciliation bill included several provisions that the agricultural industry was looking for in a farm bill. Several Government Leaders such as Congressmen Frank Lucas and Tom Cole issued responses to its passage, as did prominent ag groups such as the AFBF, NCBA, NPPC, ASA, and Growth Energy.

The Oklahoma Wheat Commission promotes greater use of wheat in domestic and international markets through research, market development and public education.

Our Commissioners develop policy and programs, direct the funding, represent producer interests and, of course, promote Oklahoma wheat!

Learn more about the Oklahoma Wheat Commission by clicking here for their website.

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, spoke with Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane, about provisions in the reconciliation bill that will aid the cattle industry.

 The reconciliation bill includes provisions that are crucial to the success of cattle producers, and should it pass the Senate and reach President Trump’s desk, it will protect the legacy of family farms and ranches for future generations.

Drought in Oklahoma Remains Unchanged from Last Week

According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, Severe drought or worse conditions are unchanged from 2.99 percent last week.

Moderate drought or worse conditions are unchanged from 11.94 percent last week.

Abnormally dry or worse conditions are unchanged from 15.52 percent last week.

Kansas Drought Monitor shows Moderate Drought decreased from 36.94 percent last week to 34.66 percent. Texas Drought was unchanged from 41.08 percent.



Click here for the Kansas Drought Monitor Page and Click here for the Texas Drought Monitor Page.

Click here for the US Drought Monitor details for this week.

The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) today released a groundbreaking assessment identifying key drivers behind the childhood chronic disease crisis. Coming just 98 days after President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the MAHA Commission and tasking it with delivering a “Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment,” the report exposes a range of contributing factors—including poor diet, accumulation of environmental toxins, insufficient physical activity, chronic stress, and overmedicalization.

Many ag groups were displeased with the report many saying it is contradictory, casts doubt and fear about farming practices, and doesn't follow science. Click the link below to read responses from AFBF, CropLife America, NFU, NCFC, and more.

Representatives of the entire U.S. red meat supply chain gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday as the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) opened its Spring Conference.

USMEF Chair Steve Hanson, a rancher, cattle feeder and grain farmer from southwestern Nebraska, welcomed members with an optimistic message, despite heightened uncertainty in the trade policy arena. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom built on this theme, noting that demand for U.S. red meat is at record levels in many international markets, even in the face of heightened competition. Rick Stott, president and CEO of Superior Farms, explained how community and industry interests came together to overcome a proposal advanced by anti-agriculture activists last year.  Keynote speaker Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, provided USMEF members with a cautiously optimistic outlook on the U.S. cattle industry’s herd rebuilding efforts.

The impact of the combined trade uncertainty has been most noticeable on new-crop (2025/26 marketing year) corn and soybean sales. Grain elevators and merchandisers typically book grain sales out several months, but today have seen reduced sales for the upcoming marketing year with most business moving to the spot market. While sales of corn, soybeans and wheat in the 2024/25 marketing year are ahead of last year’s pace, corn and soybean new-crop sales are well below historical averages.

U.S. new-crop soybean export sales totaling 518,100 tons as of May 1 were 88.2% under their historical five-year average and the lowest on that date since 2001. Corn sales of 2.2 MMT were 26.9% under their historical five-year average. All-wheat sales of 2.6 MMT were slightly ahead of their five-year average.

National Oilseed Processors Association Defends Seed Oils Amidst Misinformation

Farm Director KC Sheperd recently connected with Devin Mogler, President and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), to discuss the organization’s role in the agricultural sector and address recent concerns surrounding seed oils.

After a brief background on NOPA and its role in the soybean industry and others, the conversation turned to recent scrutiny of seed oils from the current Health and Human Services Director, RFK Jr. Mogler detailed NOPA's multifaceted approach to addressing these concerns