Jun 22
The reemergence of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the U.S. has prompted much discussion about eradicating the pest once again after having the country NWS-free for over 40 years. Sometimes overlooked or not understood is the fact that the battle has never stopped. Eradication of NWS from a particular region is a matter of pushing …
Jun 22
Finding reliable workers has become increasingly difficult for U.S. farmers, especially for physically demanding agricultural jobs (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2023). The pool of domestic workers willing to take these jobs continues to shrink, even as wages have increased. In response, many farms have turned to the H-2A program. Between 2015 and 2024, the number of …
Jun 22
What, exactly, is an ultra-processed food? Proposals about, and FDA may be weighing in. But figuring out what a definition should and shouldn’t cover is a difficult task, said Chad Galer, vice president of product innovation and food safety for Dairy Management, Inc. “I think it’s a risk that it might be a bit oversimplified,” …
Jun 22
A powerful, destructive line of thunderstorms ripped through western and central Oklahoma during the overnight hours of Sunday into early Monday morning, June 22, triggering rare “destructive” warnings for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The National Weather Service issued its highest tier of severe thunderstorm warnings just after 1 a.m. CT as the fast-moving complex …
Jun 22
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jun 21
Father’s Day on a farm or ranch rarely involves sleeping in, a fancy brunch, or a quiet afternoon on the golf course. For agricultural families, June is a peak season for haying, checking cattle, monitoring crops, and keeping the daily operations running smoothly. Yet, for fathers who make their living from the land, celebrating this …
Jun 19
The United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) has selected 15 participants for Leadership Sorghum Class VIII, a premier program designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the sorghum industry. “As agriculture continues to evolve, developing informed and forward-thinking leaders is essential to the long-term success of the sorghum industry,” said Kim Baldwin, USCP Chair. …
Jun 19
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) will convene its Summer Board of Directors Meeting June 22-25 in Fargo, North Dakota, bringing together wheat growers, industry leaders, and USW staff to discuss market conditions, export opportunities, and challenges facing the U.S. wheat industry. The gathering will feature committee meetings, market analysis presentations and discussions focused on trends in …
Jun 19
The Oklahoma Women in Agriculture and Small Businesses Conference is set to return this August, bringing together women from across the state for a day focused on education, networking, and practical resources designed to strengthen both agricultural operations and small businesses. Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport recently spoke with Lauren Minyard, Oklahoma State University Extension …
Jun 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock market economist at Oklahoma State University, about the June 2026 USDA Cattle on Feed report and what it says about tightening cattle supplies. Peel said the June report showed fewer cattle entering feedlots, but even fewer cattle leaving …
