Mar 13
The landscape of global agricultural trade is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by shifting market dynamics and a proactive approach by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to bolster the competitiveness of American agricultural products. In a recent panel session, Michelle Bekkering, Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the USDA, highlighted …
Mar 13
According to the 2024 TOTAL survey (2024 Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) results released by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), over 2.0 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of farmland. The findings highlight a significant trend in American agriculture, showing that 79% of these acres are owned by non-farming …
Mar 13
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 13
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has announced the agricultural programs and events internship for the 2026 summer. This position provides an agricultural student with hands-on experience in the daily operations of a statewide agricultural organization. The intern will support OKFB staff across multiple departments by assisting with event coordination, program logistics and member engagement activities. This paid …
Mar 13
OTT dicamba has returned. Nicholas Brown with NC Extension writes: On February 6, 2026, the EPA approved labels for over-the-top (OTT) dicamba herbicides to be used with dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean varieties. These labels pave the way for OTT dicamba to be used for the first time since the District Court of Arizona issued an order to vacate …
Mar 12
It’s as about as busy as it can get at the OKC Fairgrounds, with the 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo is full speed ahead- and the OG&E Coliseum hosts High School Basketball Championships through Saturday evening. For the OYE, Purebred Breeding Gilts will be wrapping up by early Friday afternoon- and the order of sale will …
Mar 12
The country’s largest general farm organization is now officially opposing the country’s largest railroad merger, warning the deal would leave farmers with fewer rail options and higher transportation costs according to an article from DTN. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released an analysis concluding the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk …
Mar 12
OSU-P92 is not your standard winter wheat variety. This latest Oklahoma State University wheat variety, released by OSU Ag Research in January 2026, doesn’t just have the standard resistance to leaf and stripe rust and high baking quality. It also contains anthocyanins, the same food pigments found in pomegranates and blueberries, which provide antioxidants that benefit gut …
