The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of the Interior yesterday announced a joint agreement to expand livestock grazing on federally managed lands as part of a broader strategy to rebuild the U.S. cow herd and strengthen domestic cattle production. The agreement focuses on reopening vacant grazing allotments, maintaining existing grazing capacity, improving coordination …
Category: Ag News
Apr 02
Thursday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 01
House, Senate, and Governor Reach Early Agreement on FY27 State Budget
Today, legislative leaders in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Oklahoma Senate, along with the Governor, announced they have reached an agreement on the state budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The agreement marks the earliest a comprehensive budget deal has been reached in recent state history. The FY27 budget prioritizes fiscal discipline while making strategic …
Apr 01
Oklahoma Grazing School Aims to Improve Forage Management and Ranch Sustainability
As interest in forage production and long-term ranch sustainability continues to grow, Oklahoma State University Extension is stepping in to fill an important educational gap for producers. Michael Trammell says in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, the Oklahoma Grazing School was created because “it was kind of a gap in some …
Apr 01
Making Every Drop Count: Midwest Dairy Releases 2025 Annual Report
Midwest Dairy released its 2025 Annual Report, demonstrating a strong year of progress building trust and demand on behalf of dairy farmers. Projects and activations drove dairy demand and expanded consumer trust in 2025. Campaigns across retail, convenience stores, and coffee chains generated more than 4 million incremental pounds of milk sales while reaching millions …
Apr 01
Caldwell County district attorney receives top prosecutor award
Caldwell County District Attorney Fred Weber was named the 2025 Prosecutor of the Year by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) during the annual Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo held March 27-29 in Fort Worth. The award recognizes district attorneys who demonstrate strong commitment to prosecuting livestock and agricultural crimes and supporting Special Ranger …
Apr 01
Crisis simulations to headline 2026 Summit
When activist campaigns or viral moments erupt, the difference between chaos and control comes down to preparation. At the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2026 Stakeholders Summit, public affairs and communications experts will guide attendees through crisis workshops and drills to pressure test their plans before an emergency strikes. The 2026 Summit, themed “High Steaks: Navigating Pressure …
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