Apr 30
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 30
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 30
April 27, 2026] Today, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) announced the teams that will be competing in the 42nd Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo on August 14 -15 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. The OCA Ranch Rodeo consists of twelve ranch teams of ‘real ranch’ cowboys that compete in five different events mirroring …
Apr 29
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage stormwater to help prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting nearby waterways. The …
Apr 29
A bill that would remove countervailing duties from phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco was introduced today in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Sen. Marshall (R-Kan.) sponsored the legislation, entitled the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act, and it is co-sponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Joni Ernst …
Apr 29
The U.S. farm economy is currently navigating a period of significant strain as producers across the country face a combination of falling commodity prices and record-high input costs. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Ryan Yates, Managing Director of Government Affairs for the American Farm Bureau, highlighted the urgent concerns farmers are …
Apr 29
In the high-stakes environment of the nation’s capital, Alan Tank, a veteran ag and food entrepreneur, investor, and farmer, is sounding a call for strategic unity. Speaking at Washington Watch, Tank provided a deep-dive analysis into the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), emphasizing that the road to a final signature …
