Category: Ag News

Growth Energy Aims to Ensure RFS Compliance in Latest Case against EPA 

Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, filed its opening brief today in its challenge to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) failure to enforce compliance under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In Growth Energy v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Growth Energy argues against EPA’s decisions to allow refiners not to comply with their …

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Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report – Hog Markets Will Need Strong Demand to Bring Better Prices in 2023

From global disease pressure to national and international economic uncertainty, the theme of pork markets in 2022 was volatility. Hog markets have started out much quieter in 2023 but there is no shortage of issues impacting producers. USDA released the Quarterly Hogs & Pigs report on March 30, 2023. This is the first of four big quarterly …

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🍕 TASTE THE WORLD: New Study Reveals the Most Popular Cuisines of 2023

Today, as food becomes more diverse, we can experience global cuisines without leaving our country. So, let’s take a closer look at some of the world’s most popular cuisines and dishes, according to the latest study conducted by pickyeaterblog.com. To determine the most popular cuisines, meal types, and availability of cuisines, and restaurants, The Picky …

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Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning

RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.

Feeder Steers and Heifers Higher at Joplin Regional Stockyards on Monday

Feeder Steers and Heifers Steady, Steer Calves Mixed, Heifer Calves Higher at Oklahoma National Stockyards on Monday.

U.S. Winter Wheat Condition Tied for Lowest Rating in 40 Years

U.S. winter wheat condition, already the lowest in decades, dropped another point last week, USDA NASS reported in its weekly Crop Progress Report on Monday. Nationwide, winter wheat was rated 27 percent good to excellent, down one percentage point from 28 percent the previous week and five percentage points below last year’s rating at this …

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Rep. Cole’s Column: Storm Season is Here, Time to Prepare

Oklahoma has unfortunately already endured a string of disastrous tornadoes this year. While our communities remain resilient in the recovery process, it is a reminder that we must be ready to face dangerous weather conditions that may come our way. As we enter storm season, please take the proper steps to plan and prepare. First, …

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Oklahoma Cash Grains Report for April 10, 2023

New Podcast Episode Up at the Southern Plains Perspective

In this episode of the podcast we visit with Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus about current weather conditions in Oklahoma and the region and what the outlook shows moving forward through the Spring, Summer and Fall.  To listen, click here.

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