Apr 13
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 13
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel today thanked Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond for joining a lawsuit challenging a federal rule listing the lesser prairie chicken as endangered and threatened under the Endangered Species Act. “We appreciate Attorney General Drummond standing up for our family farmers and ranchers, who suffer the most from the lesser …
Apr 13
The National Sorghum Foundation opened three scholarship applications for college students studying agriculture in the 2023-2024 academic year with an application deadline of June 1, 2023. “In the 22 years the National Sorghum Foundation has been in operation, more than 50 scholarships have been awarded to deserving students who excel in academics, leadership and service,” …
Apr 13
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click here. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor Report, exceptional drought has increased over one percentage point from last week, now at 16.53 percent (last week was at 15.27 percent). Extreme drought or worse has also increased from last week, and is now at 39 percent, up from last …
Apr 13
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 13
The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota enjoined the 2023 Waters of the United States rule in 24 states, including Oklahoma, on Wednesday, April 12. The ruling blocks implementation of the 2023 WOTUS rule in 24 states, adding to a previous injunction issued by a Texas court last month that blocked implementation …
Apr 13
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow-Calf Corner.” Today, he talks about the upcoming Fed Cattle Field Day. OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association are …
Apr 13
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today announced that he will host an hourlong constituent telephone town hall next Thursday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m. CT. “I am glad to announce that I will be hosting a telephone town hall next week to hear directly from my constituents from the Fourth District,” said Cole. “Between busy district …
Apr 13
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will partner together for a free conservation workshop on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Join the agencies to discuss free technical assistance and conservation funding opportunities. You will also learn how producers can gather conservation data from Tribal …
Apr 13
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved two measures protecting the integrity of Oklahoma’s election process Tuesday. Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, is the Senate principal author of House Bill 2052 and HB 2056. Oklahoma is currently authorized to enter into a multistate voter list maintenance organization, such as the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) but has not …
