Terry Stuart Forst of Waurika, Oklahoma, has been selected as the recipient of the National Golden Spur Award for her contributions to the ranching and livestock industries. Forst will be celebrated during the annual National Golden Spur Award Honors on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. “Truly, I am humbled and honored to receive this award,” Forst said. …
Category: Ag News
Jun 12
Updated NWS Movement Requirements and Resources for Oklahoma Producers
The number of New World Screwworm (NWS) cases in the United States is now at eight according to USDA. Yesterday, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry issued updated movement requirements for animals that originate from an NWS Infested Zone or NWS Adjacent Surveillance Zone. The information for the updated movement restriction is below. …
Jun 12
EPA Launches Website in Support of its Collaboration with FIFA 26 and Host Cities
Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of a website designed to help U.S. host cities, venues, partners, and fans access practical tools, information, and gold standard science to enhance environmental stewardship during the FIFA World Cup 2026™. With more than 10 million fans expected across 11 U.S. host cities, this site supports …
Jun 12
Senator James Lankford Updates Oklahoma Producers on Key Agricultural Issues
In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Senator James Lankford to discuss the pressing legislative and economic challenges currently facing Oklahoma producers. From disaster relief delays to the shifting timeline of the federal farm bill, Lankford provided an inside look at the hurdles in Washington and the ongoing efforts to support …
Jun 12
OSU Agriculture is part of a national initiative to make food healthier
Members of Oklahoma State University’s Wheat Improvement Team recently co-authored a paper on research related to a campaign “to boost public health without relying on individuals to give up foods they love” through their partnership with the Foundation for Innovation in Healthy Food, which includes multiple university partners. “While it remains highly focused on traditional farm-based targets like …
Jun 12
As Soccer Fans Flock to the USA- World Cup Could Drive Beef Demand Through Mid-Summer
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Cassie Fish of the Beef Read, who says while the market has largely shrugged off concerns about the New World screwworm, an unexpected driver may be helping beef demand this summer: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fish says the cattle market has …
Jun 12
Key Challenges and Trends Shaping the Specialty Crop Industry
During the last decade, the specialty crop industry has faced multiple challenges alongside shifting consumer demand. While some commodities have experienced growth, others have declined due to labor constraints, disease pressures, and increasing import competition. Figures 1 and 2 show acreage trends by commodity group from 2014 to 2024. Over the last decade (2014-2024), harvested …
Jun 12
Drier Weather Speeds Up Kansas Wheat Harvest Progress Amid Drought-Driven Yield Challenges
This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. In south central Kansas, weather has been drier this week, allowing loads to come in more consistently, according to Ted Behring, General …
Jun 12
G.R.O.W.S in Ag Summer Camp Teaches Youth Agriculture Education Through Hands-On Learning
Youth agriculture education is at the heart of a new summer program designed to help young people better understand where their food, clothing, and everyday essentials come from. Rhonda Spencer, founder and director of Grows in Ag, spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport. Spencer says the organization’s upcoming summer camp aims to connect children with …
Jun 12
Friday 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.
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