Category: Ag News
Mar 05
Changes to Packers & Stockyards Act Will Not Affect Competition
The latest attempt by the Biden Administration to disrupt the meat and poultry industry with changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act’s (PSA) regulations does nothing to encourage competition and instead attempts to give new authorities to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to exert federal control over business contracts. “The Biden Administration says these …
Mar 05
NAWG Elects New Officers with Oklahoman Keeff Felty as President
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) elected Keeff Felty as President during their 2024 Annual Conference in Houston, Texas. Felty is a fourth-generation farmer in the Altus area of Oklahoma. He farms cotton, sesame, and pastureland along with his wheat crops. He brings experience from his time with the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association and …
Mar 05
Update on Wildfire Relief and More from OCA’s Michael Kelsey
On Monday, March 4, Michael Kelsey, the Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, gave an update on wildfire issues, resources from OCA, and more. As many ranchers are getting back onto their properties and assessing the damages, Kelsey said OCA wishes them well as they tackle these issues. “There is such an emotional …
Mar 05
NCBA Statement on Latest Packers and Stockyards Rule
Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued a statement following the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) latest Packers and Stockyards rule: “NCBA’s concern with this regulation has always been based in the rule’s unforeseen impacts to standard business practices. We have remained consistently opposed to …
Mar 05
Wildfire Disaster Relief Applications Now Available
As we navigate through these times, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation has opened a Fire Relief Fund Application for those who have suffered loss from these wildfires. This application will help us determined how best to help our constituents. VIEW the Application HERE We at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation have been working diligently to develop a webpage …
Mar 05
Ben Hale Expects to See Less Cattle Soon as Auction Numbers Fall Below a Year Ago
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the cattle industry. …
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