The National Corn Growers Association filed comments this week with the Office of Management and Budget encouraging the agency to reconsider updates recommended by one of its committees to more directly capture the economic impact of the emerging bioeconomy. “While growth in this sector has made significant contributions to rural America and the overall U.S. economy, …
Category: Ag News
Aug 13
Cow-Calf Corner Paul Beck: Prussic Acid or Nitrates?
Drought, high temperatures, and other stresses can create forage toxicity concerns for cattle producers. Two of the most commonly discussed problems I am asked about this time of year are prussic acid and nitrate toxicity. They can occur in some of the same forage species and produce similar symptoms in affected cattle , but they are …
Aug 13
Noble Research Institute to Honor the Nation’s Land Stewards at Second Annual Roots & Revelry Event
Noble Research Institute (Noble), a trusted educational resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, will once again gather producers, partners and supporters to honor the farmers and ranchers restoring America’s grazing lands at the second annual Roots & Revelry, returning to the Noble Research Institute Retreat Center in Ardmore on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 9 …
Aug 13
RiceTec opens state-of-the-art greenhouse in Alvin, strengthening commitment to innovation and sustainable rice agriculture
RiceTec, a global leader in rice seed technology, today announced the official opening of its new greenhouse facility in Alvin, Texas, marking a significant investment in the company’s ability to develop solutions that address the evolving needs of rice growers around the world. The milestone was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by RiceTec employees, …
Aug 13
Drought Monitor: Drought Deepens Across Oklahoma as Heat and Dryness Persist
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma is facing another week of worsening drought conditions as persistent heat and a lack of meaningful rainfall continue to put pressure on the state. The latest Drought Monitor shows conditions deteriorating across much of Oklahoma, raising concerns for agriculture, water supplies, and pasture and rangeland conditions …
Aug 13
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.
Aug 12
Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom New Team Member
We are so excited to officially introduce you to the newest member of the Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom team!! Ashley Collier resides in Rural Delaware, OK with her husband and 3 children. They own a small cow/calf operation. Their children keep them busy with showing livestock (mostly swine) and playing sports. Ashley is a former …


















