Jun 18
“NCFC applauds Secretary Rollins’s announcement today that the Trump administration will create a program for dairy producers to access the H-2A program. This action helps address a key shortcoming of the program and will help ensure access to a legal, stable workforce by dairy farmers across the country. “This announcement highlights the need for additional …
Jun 18
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. For the first time in months, Oklahoma’s drought map is showing meaningful relief across eastern Oklahoma, where a large portion of the region is now officially drought-free. After weeks of steady and, in some cases, heavy rainfall, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor reflects one of the most …
Jun 18
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jun 17
Oklahoma’s 2026 wheat harvest is nearing the finish line, but according to Oklahoma Wheat Commission Executive Director Mike Schulte, this year’s hard red winter wheat crop has been defined by drought, abandonment, and sharply reduced production across much of the state. In a recent conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Schulte said …
Jun 17
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $25.5 million in grant funding for technical assistance providers to help small, rural, and Tribal communities address wastewater infrastructure challenges to protect human health and comply with the Clean Water Act. The work performed under this grant program will advance the Trump EPA’s Real Water …
Jun 17
A coalition of more than 100 food and farm groups, school districts, foodservice professionals, and nutrition experts are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make it easier for schools to meet the new dietary guidelines by serving innovative, nutritious ingredients made from chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and dry beans, including pulse-based pastas and …
Jun 17
House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R- Bristow, released the following statement after the conclusion last night of the 2026 Oklahoma primary election: “The people of Oklahoma sent a resounding message on Election Day that they support the conservative Republican work being done by the House of Representatives. Every single House incumbent came in first place this …
Jun 17
Average retail fertilizer prices were mostly lower the second week of June 2026 compared to a month earlier, according to sellers surveyed by DTN. DTN’s Ross Quinn says the last time most nutrient prices were lower was the first week of February 2026. Prices for five fertilizers were lower than last month, while prices for …
