Category: Ag News
Jun 05
Farmer Sentiment Recovers in May; Interest in Solar Leasing Rising
Farmer sentiment recovered somewhat in May following a sharp drop-off in April. The May reading of the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer came in at 108, up 9 points compared to April. Both of the barometer’s sub-indices rose as well, with the biggest improvement coming from the Index of Future Expectations, which climbed 11 points to 117, while …
Jun 05
USDA Takes Step Toward Fairness for Poultry Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s proposed rule to make changes to the poultry tournament system. “Farm Bureau appreciates USDA’s work to bring more transparency to the poultry industry. AFBF has long advocated for changes to ensure poultry farmers who contract with processing companies are treated fairly, and we’re glad …
Jun 05
NMPF Board Calls for Milk Pricing Fairness, Leads on H5N1 Response
National Milk Producers Federation leadership expressed confidence that farmers would soon see a fairer federal system for milk pricing and highlighted dairy farmers’ robust response to the challenge of H5N1 influenza in dairy cattle at the organization’s Board of Directors meeting, which concluded today. “Even with all the stresses on the farm, there’s still not …
Jun 05
Farm bill spotlights pork producer priorities at World Pork Expo
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) hosted a policy panel discussion today at the 2024 World Pork Expo, where producer-leaders and experts highlighted the need to work with both sides of the aisle to support America’s pork producers. Preparing for and preventing foreign animal diseases (FADs), navigating challenges posed by California Proposition 12, increasing market access programs …
Jun 05
Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom’s Annie Davis Presents New Agricultural-Based Children’s Book
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently talked with the Curriculum Coordinator for Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom, Annie Davis, about a glimpse of her new agricultural-themed book with characters Flat Aggie and Flat Annie. “These are twin characters in a children’s book that I wrote based around agriculture,” Davis said. “Flat Aggie and Flat Annie, they …
Jun 05
International Demand for U.S. Beef Remains Strong Amid Tight Cattle Supplies
In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring Farm Director KC Sheperd’s interview with the CEO of the United States Meat Export Federation, Dan Halstrom, about U.S. beef exports and demand. Halstrom emphasized that every country has a different perspective when it comes to the value of U.S. beef …
Jun 05
Explore hops and grapes production at July 19 field day
The Growing Hops & Grapes in Oklahoma Field Day will be an opportunity for Oklahoma residents and potential growers to learn more about the state’s specialty crops. “We are hopping into year three in the Cimarron Valley Research Station hopyard,” said Katie Stenmark, a doctoral student in the OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. “We …
Jun 05
Cole Votes to Support Our Veterans
Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the Fiscal Year 2025: “One of America’s greatest differentiators are the men and women who have selflessly answered the call to serve. These men and women bravely met their duty …
Jun 05
Theileria orientalis Ikeda: An Emerging Risk in Cattle
In today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Rosslyn Biggs, DVM,OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, State Beef Cattle Extension Specialist talks about a tickborne infection, Theileria orientalis Ikeda. Cattle producers and veterinarians continue to fight anaplasmosis in herds across the United States. However, a new emerging infection may pose a similar if not greater threat. Theileria orientalis Ikeda is …
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