Apr 02
Based on a presentation by Jennifer Patterson, Payne county extension educator at the March 2026 Horse Owners Workshop Effective pasture management is essential for maintaining both equine health and long-term forage productivity. While pastures can serve as a primary source of nutrition for horses, doing so successfully requires thoughtful planning, consistent monitoring, and an understanding …
Apr 02
It is time for bull turnout for herds that calve in January. As we prepare for breeding season it is critically important to address bull to female ratios and answer the question: Do you have adequate number of bulls on hand to get females bred promptly? The first goal of breeding season is to get cows …
Apr 02
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of the Interior yesterday announced a joint agreement to expand livestock grazing on federally managed lands as part of a broader strategy to rebuild the U.S. cow herd and strengthen domestic cattle production. The agreement focuses on reopening vacant grazing allotments, maintaining existing grazing capacity, improving coordination …
Apr 02
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 01
Today, legislative leaders in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Oklahoma Senate, along with the Governor, announced they have reached an agreement on the state budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The agreement marks the earliest a comprehensive budget deal has been reached in recent state history. The FY27 budget prioritizes fiscal discipline while making strategic …
Apr 01
As interest in forage production and long-term ranch sustainability continues to grow, Oklahoma State University Extension is stepping in to fill an important educational gap for producers. Michael Trammell says in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, the Oklahoma Grazing School was created because “it was kind of a gap in some …
Apr 01
Midwest Dairy released its 2025 Annual Report, demonstrating a strong year of progress building trust and demand on behalf of dairy farmers. Projects and activations drove dairy demand and expanded consumer trust in 2025. Campaigns across retail, convenience stores, and coffee chains generated more than 4 million incremental pounds of milk sales while reaching millions …
