May 11
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, commended the Kansas legislature and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for enacting an incentive for fuel retailers in the state to sell E15, a fuel choice made with 15% American-made ethanol that costs less and can be used in 96% of all cars on the road today. “Kansas is …
May 11
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance clarifying the agency’s review process of Clean Air Act (CAA) title V permits to streamline and expedite approvals. This action, which can shave additional time off the permitting process, gives American businesses regulatory certainty and states flexibility to work through the process with the public without slowing …
May 11
NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt recently visited Oklahoma to witness the state’s ongoing conservation efforts and engage with over 900 youth participants at a national land judging contest. Farm director KC Sheperd was on hand with Bettencourt who described the state as the “birthplace of the service,” Bettencourt emphasized that the agency’s primary mission is to …
May 11
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially issued a Secretarial natural disaster designation for numerous counties across Texas, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. This fast-track designation is triggered by significant drought conditions recorded by the U.S. Drought Monitor, specifically in areas that have experienced at least eight consecutive weeks of D2 (Severe Drought) …
May 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Executive Director of the Oklahoma Beef Council Heather Buckmaster about the long-running partnership between the Oklahoma Beef Council and the Oklahoma FFA Association to teach the Master of Beef Advocacy program in classrooms across the state. Teaching the Next Generation About Beef …
May 11
Recent developments across global trade policy continue to highlight both uncertainty and opportunity for U.S. agriculture, with sorghum positioned within ongoing high-level negotiations and evolving market dynamics. Last week, Senator Jerry Moran emphasized that agriculture could serve as a stabilizing force in U.S./China relations, noting that increased Chinese purchases of U.S. commodities may help anchor …
May 11
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has created volatility in fertilizer prices. While the duration of the conflict is hard to predict, the prolonged rise in energy prices (crude oil and natural gas) can have an impact on the price that U.S. agriculture producers pay for fertilizer. In turn, this can impact farm profitability …
May 11
No. 11 Luciano De Castro (Guzolandia, Brazil) recorded his thirteenth-straight qualified ride aboard Sour Patch (90.15 points) to lead the 2026 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals: Unleash The Beast in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday afternoon. The veteran’s successful strike on the final day of competition inside Cowtown Coliseum tied him for the fifth-longest qualified ride streak in …
May 11
As the 2026 cotton planting season approaches, Oklahoma producers are closely monitoring environmental conditions to ensure a successful start. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak to discuss the critical factors farmers should consider before putting seed in the ground. Monitoring Soil and Air Temperatures The …
May 11
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
