Category: Ag News
May 07
OSU’s Josh Bushong Gives 2024 Wheat Crop Estimates
At the Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association’s 126th Annual Meeting, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to catch up with Oklahoma State University Extension Area Agronomist Specialist Josh Bushong. Bushong talks about Oklahoma’s winter wheat crop, and the estimates for harvested acres, yield, and total production from OSU Extension and Oklahoma Grain and Feed …
May 07
Farmer sentiment declines to lowest level since June 2022 amid weakened financial outlook
April witnessed a steep decline in U.S. farmer sentiment, as indicated by the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, which fell 15 points from March to a reading of 99. Both subindexes of the barometer also saw declines: The Current Condition Index dropped by 18 points to 83, while the Future Expectations Index fell by 14 …
May 07
Livestock Marketing Association Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Nine students have been selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the Livestock Marketing Association, or LMA, Scholarship Program. The LMA Scholarship Program, now in its second year, was expanded to support more students with aspirations of using their careers to support the livestock and livestock marketing industry. Applicants must be sponsored by an LMA member …
May 07
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Oklahoma Impacted by Tornadoes
Agricultural operations in Oklahoma have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in …
May 07
American Simmental Association Executive Vice President Dr. Wade Shafer Announces Retirement
The American Simmental Association Board of Trustees Chairman, Chris Ivie, reports that the Executive Vice President, Dr. Wade Shafer, announced his retirement at the conclusion of the April board meeting, effective June 30, 2025. Dr. Shafer’s leadership and vision have been key to positioning the American Simmental Association and International Genetic Solutions (IGS) at the forefront …
May 07
60 Years of Writing Legacies, Field by Field!
Celebrating a remarkable milestone, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) proudly announced the launch of its 60th annual Yield Contest on Wednesday, May 1. This iconic event—spanning six decades—has been a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of corn growers across the nation. From humble beginnings to its current prominence, the contest continues to attract participants eager to push …
May 07
Drummond delivers testimony to Congress to oppose EPA rule expansion
Attorney General Gentner Drummond told a U.S. House subcommittee this morning how a revised rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will have devastating consequences for Oklahoma and other states. Drummond had been invited by the House Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials to deliver testimony for a hearing titled “EPA’s RMP Rule: Failures …
May 07
AFBF’s Roger Cryan Expresses Disappointment in USDA’s Announcement to Discontinue Select Reports and Data Collection Programs
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) annual Washington Watch event in Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd talked with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Chief Economist, Roger Cryan, about the decision by USDA NASS to discontinue select 2024 data collection programs and reports. As of April 2024, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) …
May 07
Busch Light Releases Fan-Favorite Corn Cans Supporting American Farmers & Ranchers
Since assisting its very first farm family in 2006, Farm Rescue has officially helped 1,000 families stricken by unexpected crises, and Busch Light is a proud partner in these efforts. Additionally, since 2019, Busch Light has helped raise $1.2MM for the organization to date. In 2020, the release of Busch Light Corn Cans directly helped …
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