Apr 14
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues efforts on many fronts to mitigate the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States. This pervasive virus is carried in wild, migratory birds and typically peaks in the spring and summer months in the United States. As part of USDA’s commitment to …
Apr 14
Bosch BASF Smart Farming announced today that together with AGCO Corporation it will integrate and commercialize Smart Spraying technology on Fendt Rogator sprayers, and jointly develop additional, new features. In May 2021, the companies started the first trials of Bosch BASF Smart Farming’s innovative Smart Spraying Solution, which delivers optimal herbicide savings without compromising weed …
Apr 14
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
Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a formal opinion today affirming a recent report by the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) that found significant shortcomings in state purchasing oversight. Responding to an opinion requested by state Rep. Ryan Martinez, Drummond wrote that the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) is required to maintain oversight …
Apr 13
State Election Board members met Monday, April 3 to elect a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Heather Mahieu Cline (Oklahoma City) was elected the Chairman of the Board and Dr. Tim Mauldin (Norman) was elected Vice-Chairman. The Board also welcomed new member Mignon Lambley (Hooker). The Board consists of three members and two alternate members selected …
Apr 13
The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota has granted a preliminary injunction halting the 2023 Waters of the U.S., or WOTUS, rule from taking effect in 24 states. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) praised the decision. “NCGA has been on the forefront advocating on behalf of corn growers on this issue,” said …
Apr 13
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) applauds Attorney General Drummond’s suit against the Biden Administration’s overreach regarding the Lesser Prairie Chicken. Western Oklahoma cattle raisers have done and continue to do a great job preserving and promoting wildlife habitat. OCA appreciates Attorney General Drummond’s commitment to protect Oklahoma ranchers from these unnecessary burdensome regulations. OCA is a part …
