Li, Yanshu writes in Southern Ag Today: Lumber prices have been on a roller coaster since the pandemic. They skyrocketed to a record high in May 2021, about quadruple the pre-pandemic five-year average prices, retreated swiftly over the summer, and started to surge again since mid-September. Lumber prices have made headlines and even been addressed …
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Oct 26
USDA Invests in Wewoka and New Lima Public Schools
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz announced today that the Trump Administration provided $97,000 in funding to purchase equipment and a vehicle for Wewoka and New Lima Public Schools. State Director Swartz was joined by Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-5) for the announcement. The administration’s investment will provide Wewoka Public Schools …
Oct 26
Oklahoma Stockyards Kids Corral Introduces Urban Children to Agriculture
The Kids Corral at the Oklahoma City National Stockyards during the Stockyard Stampede is helping children learn more about agriculture, food production, and the importance of the industry through hands-on activities. Emily Ague with Ag in the Classroom spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport about the educational opportunities available to families and why introducing …
Oct 26
Secretary Rollins and NASA Administrator Isaacman Sign MOU to Advance USDA Data Modernization Plan
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Jared Isaacman signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and NASA that will strengthen USDA’s data quality and help ensure that American farmers and ranchers benefit from and have access to cutting-edge technologies. Effective …
Oct 26
October Cattle on Feed Report Shows Tighter Supplies Ahead
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the latest Cattle on Feed report, which showed placements down 12% from a year ago. With feeder cattle supplies tightening and feedlot inventories expected to decline, Peel said the industry is moving closer to a …
Oct 26
Oklahoma Brings Home the Gold in National Proficiency and Agriscience Contests
Oklahoma finished with five national championships in the Proficiency Awards handed out at the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis- making our state third best in these individual honors handed out over five of the Convention General Sessions. California was the top state in national titles in the 45 Proficiency Awards announced in 2026- they …
Oct 26
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.
Oct 25
An October Surprise- New World Screwworm Cases Jump to 12 Active Cases- Mainly in New Mexico
After a quiet period of almost no New World Screwworm positive cases in August and September- the second half of October has suddenly seen 12 active cases of New World Screwworm- all livestock cases reported this past week. Most of those cases have been found in New Mexico. Two cases were reported on Friday in …
Oct 24
More Than Just Livestock: Cooper Kline Named 2026 American Star Farmer at the 99th National FFA Convention
Under the bright lights of the 99th National FFA Convention, as the convention reached its Friday night crescendo, an announcement echoed through the arena that etched another milestone into Oklahoma agricultural history. For the second consecutive year, an Oklahoma FFA member took center stage to claim the blue-and-gold jacket’s award that stretches back to the …
Oct 23
USDA Announces Tribal Advisory Committee Appointments and Opens Nominations for Additional Members
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of four members to the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee and a call for nominations to serve on the Committee. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins appointed three members, each for three-year terms. Appointments by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins “Under President Trump’s …
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