You’re invited to attend a free event hosted by the Harmon County Conservation District. You’ll get to visit one of our Soil Health Implementation Program participants and have the opportunity to receive a CEU credit through OSU! Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 8:45am-12pm Address: 202 E. Broadway, Hollis, OK Please RSVP to (580) 688-3674
Category: Ag News
Jun 22
Cow Calf Corner Dr. Derrell Peel: The Never-Ending Battle Against New World Screwworm
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
H-2A Labor: An Opportunity for Beef Cattle and Dairy Farms?
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
Ultra-Processed Foods Definition Elusive
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
Destructive Winds Top 100 MPH as Intense Storm Line Rakes Central Oklahoma
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
Monday 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.
Jun 21
Celebrating Father’s Day in the Pasture: What Being a Dad Means on the Family Farm
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
Sorghum Checkoff Selects Leadership Sorghum Class VIII
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
USW Summer Board Meeting to Highlight Market Challenges, Export Successes and Leadership Transition
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
Oklahoma Women in Agriculture Conference Returns to Edmond with Networking, Education, and Leadership Opportunities
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 …

























