Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing updated, science-backed guidance for the destruction and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The updated interim guidance reflects the most recent data available and is designed to give states, utilities, waste handlers, and local communities the information they need to manage these chemicals safely and protect human health. …
Category: Ag News
Apr 23
Trump Administration Delivers $9.7 Million for Eastern Oklahoma
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz announced today that the Trump Administration will invest more than $9.7 million in community and infrastructure projects across rural Oklahoma. “President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins know that our Oklahoma farm and ranch communities deserve the very best support USDA can provide to …
Apr 23
USDA Restructuring Research, Education, and Economics Mission Areas- Including the Closing of Beltsville Ag Research Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area today announced a reorganization and leadership restructuring to better align its work with USDA priorities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver results more effectively for American farmers, ranchers, and producers. This effort refocuses REE’s structure on mission delivery—streamlining operations, strengthening leadership accountability, and positioning …
Apr 23
OSU secures $40M investment for Agronomy Discovery Center, home to one of the nation’s premier wheat research programs
The Oklahoma Legislature has approved $40 million in state funding to create the Agronomy Discovery Center at Oklahoma State University’s Agronomy Research Station in Stillwater. This comprehensive modernization will enhance OSU’s agronomy research enterprise — from its world-renowned wheat breeding program to its nationally recognized turfgrass science program and broader crop and soil research — …
Apr 23
Shannon Ferrell Says Ranch Succession Planning Starts With One Step
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with agricultural economist and professor at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Shannon Ferrell, who says ranch families across the country are recognizing that succession planning can no longer wait. Ferrell says the response since presenting his ranch succession planning ideas at CattleCon 2026 has …
Apr 23
Navigating High Volatility and Hard Red Winter Wheat Projections with Todd Hubbs
Oklahoma producers are facing a complex landscape as they head into the 2026 growing season, characterized by intense market fluctuations and environmental stress. In a recent interview, KC Sheperd, Farm Director for the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network, sat down with Oklahoma State University crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to discuss why many are navigating high …
Apr 23
Jessica Wilcox Nominated as New Area 1 Commissioner
On Tuesday, April 20, 2026, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Wildlife unanimously passed Governor (J. Kevin) Stitt’s nomination of Jessica Wilcox to serve as the Area 1 Commissioner for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, to serve a five-year term ending on June 30, 2031. Jessica Wilcox will succeed Area 1 Commissioner Dan Herald. The motion …
Apr 23
USW Engages 30 Egyptian Bakers to Share the Advantages of U.S. Hard Red Spring Wheat
Hosted at Five Star’s flour milling facility in Suez from March 28 to April 2, the workshop was a “hands on” training – and that is exactly what the bakers were looking for. “Bakers want to touch and smell, and when we work our hands need to be busy, so the U.S. wheat training was …
Apr 23
In This Week’s Drought Monitor: Oklahoma Sees Improvement as Rain Remains Critical
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma saw a slight improvement in drought conditions this week, with statewide drought numbers edging lower compared to last week. Southeastern Oklahoma continues to see conditions improve as drought classifications subside, offering some relief in an area that has dealt with persistent dryness. Even with that progress, …
Apr 23
Introducing Zach Allen of the Guthrie FFA, Your 2026 Northwest Area Star in Agricultural Business
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 …
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