USDA will release two major reports with results from the 2026 Acreage survey, as well as the quarterly Grain Stocks report with inventories as of June 1 on Tuesday, June 30.
USDA officials told Congress that staffing shortages at FSA and NRCS -- driven by employee departures, hiring constraints and limited funding -- have left some county offices understaffed or closed. The agency plans to hire up to 9,500 employees and rely on technology upgrades and outside partners to maintain services despite bipartisan concerns about impacts on farmers.
New World screwworm cases in Texas are driving major economic losses for livestock producers. Prevention, early detection and awareness are critical to managing the outbreak's spread.
President Donald Trump hosted farm leaders at the White House to highlight his administration's agricultural accomplishments while announcing a MAHA-inspired executive order to expand research into regenerative agriculture and alternatives to current crop protection chemicals.
Attention Customers
OEL has a student opening for the summer and after-school/weekends in the fall. Duties to include maintenance, construction and grain receiving. Opportunities at Exeter and Tooheys locations. Email your resume to office@oelevators.com or drop-off in person to either location.
PLEASE NOTE: OEL will be closing early, 3:30pm, on Friday, June 26 as most of our staff is participating in our annual Golf Tourney!
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OEL - Agronomy
OEL is ready to handle your input business for 2026! Talk to the staff at Centralia regarding your seed, fertilizer, and crop protection needs. Brian: (519) 274-4798 Britt: (519) 719-8122 Centralia Office: (519) 228-6687
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