Apr 24
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Manjit K. Misra as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The NIFA Director leads the agency’s work in advancing agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. Dr. Misra will start his new role on Monday, May …
Apr 24
Your context and goals will dictate the warm-season mix you need on your regenerative ranch. Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get those warm-season cover crops in the ground. But how do you pick what to plant? Jim Johnson, senior agricultural consultant for Noble Research Institute, says the decision comes down to two primary …
Apr 24
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 23
**INFO HAS BEEN UPDATED** CLICK HERE to read updated info from State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has confirmed a case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic disease linked to Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), in a horse that was present at the National Reining Breeders Classic in …
Apr 21
Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, today released the following statement in reaction to the unveiling of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s education proposal, the Oklahoma Education and Parental Choice Plan: “The House is in the process of reviewing the Governor’s proposed education plan and will continue discussions both internally and with our colleagues in the …
Apr 21
“We know that Oklahomans are counting on solutions so that all families can send their children to great public schools. Public dollars should go to public schools. The Governor’s plan moves money away from public schools to private schools. The Governor’s education plan prioritizes vouchers for private schools and reduces teacher pay raises and public …
Apr 21
Governor Kevin Stitt today unveiled his proposed education reform compromise, the Oklahoma Education and Parental Choice Plan, after weeks of meetings with House and Senate leadership, Speaker Charles McCall, Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, and members of both chambers. “After months of negotiations and meetings with both the House and the Senate, I am proud …
Apr 21
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement today supporting Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposed education reform compromise: “Oklahoma Farm Bureau applauds Gov. Kevin Stitt for creating an education funding proposal that strikes a balance for residents of rural Oklahoma and our urban friends while incorporating key ideas from both the House and Senate …
Apr 21
Oklahoma State University Extension experts are available for media interviews to answer questions about food spoilage and safety during an extended power outage. Christi Evans is the family and consumer sciences educator for OSU Extension in Cleveland County. She can answer questions about how long food lasts in the refrigerator and freezer before it spoils …
