Jul 16
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Despite some welcome improvement this week, drought continues to be a concern across western Oklahoma as dry conditions persist in several counties. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought retreating slightly, while nearly half of the state remains affected by moderate to extreme drought. Although recent …
Jul 16
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 15
Dairy advocates from across the country urged lawmakers to support agricultural labor reform on Capitol Hill today, concluding a National Milk Producers Federation summit for state dairy associations. The two-day meeting brought more than three dozen advocates to Washington, with farmers and industry leaders sharing priorities and strategies on dairy issues ranging from truck weights …
Jul 15
The American Soybean Association welcomes the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) release of updated implementation guidance for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Sustainability Guardrails, an important step toward providing the regulatory certainty needed to support U.S. soybean farmers and the renewable fuels industry. “This updated guidance provides much-needed clarity for farmers and the biofuels …
Jul 15
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson sat down with American Farmers and Ranchers Youth Coordinator Cara Comstock to discuss the upcoming Youth Leadership Summit. Comstock says upcoming AFR youth and education programs are designed to connect Oklahoma students with leadership development, agricultural education and hands-on opportunities across the industry. Comstock said AFR’s youth program is …
Jul 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced an acreage reporting modernization pilot program that is a foundational part of the administration’s One Farmer, One File effort. FSA is focused on creating a more efficient, consistent, and customer-focused acreage reporting experience for producers and FSA employees. In Oklahoma, Canadian County is part …
Jul 15
Gary Millershaski, a wheat farmer from Lakin, Kansas, took the gavel as chairman of the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Board of Directors at the organization’s summer meeting in Fargo, North Dakota. In addition to the installation of officers for 2026/27, the three-day summer meeting included updates from USW state wheat commission members and USW staff …
