Sep 04
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. Jonathan Cammack, entomologist with Oklahoma State University Extension, about the latest developments surrounding New World screwworm and what livestock producers can do to help protect their animals as the threat continues. Sterile Flies Key to Screwworm Eradication Cammack discussed New …
Sep 04
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Professional Development Awards of Excellence (PDAE), recognizing two exceptional members for their achievements and contributions to the agricultural marketing industry. The Professional Development Awards of Excellence honor NAMA members for outstanding achievement in the areas of Marketing Communications, Product/Species Management, Public Relations or …
Sep 04
During August, I held 15 town halls across eastern Oklahoma. Since taking office in 2023, I have held nine virtual and 141 in-person town halls throughout eastern Oklahoma, where I have had the privilege of speaking one-on-one with many of my constituents. If you were unable to talk with me directly during the town halls, feel free …
Sep 04
The National Federation of Independent Business, the state’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced today that 105 Oklahoma lawmakers earned 100 percent NFIB voting records during the 60th Oklahoma Legislature. The scorecard includes votes on a variety of issues related to small businesses, including tax and regulatory relief, stiffer penalties on theft, and legal reform. “Our …
Sep 04
More than 5,000 cattle producers, consumers and supporters of American agriculture from all 50 states have added their names to the National MCOOL Coalition’s new “Label Our Beef” petition in its first 48 hours, demonstrating strong nationwide momentum behind efforts to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef. The National MCOOL Coalition, a broad-based coalition of national …
Sep 04
As grain bin safety becomes increasingly important with corn harvest approaching, Dr. Kevin Moore, an assistant professor in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is reminding farmers and farm families just how quickly a grain bin accident can become very dangerous. Moore spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about the hazards …
Sep 04
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
