Apr 20
USDA’s Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young led the U.S. delegation to the Meeting of G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (G20 MACS) in India this week where leaders from around the world convened to discuss critical global agricultural science and technology issues. At the meeting, Jacobs-Young stressed the importance of investments in agricultural research, development, and deployment, as …
Apr 20
Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, urged Shawnee residents affected by Wednesday’s tornadoes and severe weather to access available local and state resources. “The destruction suffered in Shawnee and the surrounding community on Wednesday was devastating,” Kerbs said. “Local and state resources are available for those affected by Wednesday’s severe weather, and I hope everybody finds the …
Apr 20
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays is visiting with Mike Schulte of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission about historically low winter wheat crop conditions in the Southern Plains. “I don’t know that the rest of the world is taking into account how bad it is in the Southern Plains of the United States,” Schulte said. …
Apr 20
Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, represents some of the areas hardest hit by Wednesday night’s tornadoes. As of Thursday morning, three fatalities had been reported in Cole, and others were injured. After the storms hit, she immediately went to the communities of Cole, Goldsby, and Washington. Garvin said she was stunned by the extent of the …
Apr 20
“Please join Christie and me in praying for everyone who was impacted by last night’s storms. Last night’s tornadoes have caused extensive damage across our region, with Cole and Shawnee being among the hardest hit. These violent storms have left families devastated, as our communities are left to pick up the pieces. Thank you to …
Apr 20
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click here. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Map, Exceptional Drought has increased from last week’s 16.53 percent to 20.62 percent this week. Extreme drought or worse has also increased from last week, now at 43.03 percent (last week’s percentage was at 39 percent.) Severe drought or worse has increased …
Apr 20
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays is featuring comments from the Chief Legal Strategist for the National Pork Producers Council, Michael Formica, about California’s Proposition 12 and its relation to all of the livestock industry. Proposition 12 aims to require veal calves, breeding pigs, and egg-laying hens to be housed in systems that comply …
Apr 20
The Animal Agriculture Alliance released its updated Sustainability Impact Report ahead of Earth Day on April 22. The U.S. farm and food community continues to be a global leader in sustainability efforts. The updated report highlights these advancements and includes a new section on the animal feed community’s role in environmental stewardship. View the full …
Apr 20
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA that are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the five areas in four categories- Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star in …
Apr 20
Sponsorship opportunities and registration now available for the July 4 event. The Angus Foundation invites all golf and Angus enthusiasts to enjoy a day on the green at its annual golf tournament, held in conjunction with the 2023 National Junior Angus Show in Grand Island, Nebraska. The event, which benefits the Foundation’s mission of supporting …
