The National FFA Organization is proud to announce that members, alumni and supporters across the country raised more than $1.6 million during this year’s Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 26. Each of the 52 state associations participated, with supporters contributing thousands of individual gifts, demonstrating the nationwide impact and reach of the FFA community. The money raised this …
Category: Ag News
Apr 13
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.
Apr 10
2026 Western Regional Junior Angus Show results
Junior Angus members traveled to Reno, Nev., to compete in the 2026 Western Regional Junior Angus Show, March 28. Luke Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., evaluated the 96 owned females, 25 bred-and-owned females, nine bred-and-owned bulls, 15 steers and 14 phenotype and genotype females before selecting champions. Hadley Harrison, Montague, Calif., showed the grand champion owned female …
Apr 10
AI and Policy Take Center Stage at the 2026 National 4-H Conference
The 2026 National 4-H Conference officially commenced today in Crystal City, Virginia, bringing together more than 300 delegates from across the United States and its territories. Running through April 15, this annual working conference provides an intensive, multi-day civic engagement experience for students aged 15 to 19. This year’s gathering is specifically designed to explore …
Apr 10
OSU Extension offers free workshop tackling forever chemicals issues
Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with Trihydro to present a free, two-day workshop about forever chemicals, waste, water and wastewater, air and biosolids. The 6th Annual PFAS and Emerging Contaminants Workshop Biosolids, Water and Wastewater, Air and Waste workshop is geared toward those who want to learn more about PFAS science and other emerging contaminants regulations, health …
Apr 10
CoBank Quarterly: Economic fallout of rising fuel and energy costs will be most acute in rural America
The U.S. economy has continued to perform reasonably well despite a growing constellation of warning signs. Buoyed by an escalating stock market in January and February and massive investments in artificial intelligence, U.S. GDP likely grew above 2% in the first quarter as the unemployment rate held around 4.3% and consumers maintained spending growth above …
Apr 10
Signage Requirements Under Agritourism Liability Acts
In a recent ruling from the bench in a Virginia Circuit Court case, the judge made a surprising finding on the signage requirements under the Virginia Agritourism Activity Act. The language in the Virginia Act is identical to the language in many similar acts across the country. The court found that to meet the notice …
Apr 10
Introducing Faith Wright of the Stratford FFA, Your 2026 Central Area Star in Agricultural Placement
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 10
TSCRA Special Rangers Recover $12.9 Million While Protecting Ranchers from Livestock Theft
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Clay McKinney, who serves as Executive Director of Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, about the vital role Special Rangers play in protecting ranchers and their livestock. A Specialized Force Protecting Ranchers McKinney says …
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