Sep 07
Statewide Discussion: Hot temperatures will again dominate the forecast headlines today and tomorrow with 100°+ observations this afternoon across the west and south. A welcomed pattern change is in the offing beginning late Saturday with cooler temperatures and rain chances improving Sunday. Before this forecasted pattern change settles in, a few more days of elevated …
Sep 07
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click here. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged for the past few weeks. Extreme drought or worse is now at 2.72 percent, up from last week’s 1.97 percent. Severe drought or worse is now at 24.96 percent, up from last week’s 19.7 percent. Moderate …
Sep 07
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers raised $15,595 for the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture during the 2023 YF&R Shotgun Shoot Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 27, at Silverleaf Shotgun Sports near Guthrie. More than 34 teams with 136 shooters participated in the sporting-clays-style tournament across 12 stations that tested their skills mimicking real-world hunting scenarios. Awards were …
Sep 07
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) recently spoke with the Washington Examiner about her new legislation, The Stop CCP Land Act, which incentivizes states to prohibit countries such as China and Russia from purchasing American agricultural land. Read more below. Washington Examiner – Reese Gorman Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK) introduced the Stop China’s Continuous Purchase of Land Act, which would take a state-focused …
Sep 07
AAA’s Your Driving Costs (YDC) has been a reliable data source for the expenses associated with owning and operating a brand-new vehicle for more than seven decades. Based on the latest figures, the average cost of owning and operating a new vehicle in 2023 has increased significantly, with an annual expense of $12,182 or a …
Sep 07
As summer comes to an end, cow-calf producers should prepare for a decline in forage quality. The nutritional value of tallgrass prairie forage is rapidly decreasing as the seasons change, and protein supplementation may be vital for fall-calving herds. David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist, said the average lactating beef cow requires …
Sep 07
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Sep 06
Urban and Community Forestry Grants will be available to Oklahoma communities again this year. The federal grants, administered by Oklahoma Forestry Services, are intended primarily to help communities and non-profits develop local forestry plans, broaden urban forestry programs, and provide training opportunities. The Urban and Community Forestry Grants are available to non-profit organizations, local government …
