Mar 20
Oklahoma is facing a period of intensified wildfire risk as record-breaking temperatures and critically low humidity levels settle over the state. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry (ODAFF) and Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) report that fuel moisture continues to degrade, making fire suppression efforts increasingly difficult. According to Farm Director KC Sheperd, state …
Mar 20
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 19
The Oklahoma Youth Expo Grand Drive, held for the first time inside the new OG&E Coliseum, brought together the state’s top young exhibitors for a showcase of elite talent and premier livestock. Four species took center stage—barrows, lambs, goats, and steers—highlighting the hard work, dedication, and showmanship of youth from across Oklahoma. The show began …
Mar 19
Severe weather, high expenses and global uncertainty are hitting farmers from all sides, squeezing them to the breaking point. Fifty-four agriculture groups laid out the challenges facing rural America in a letter to President Trump today. The letter recognizes progress made last year in enhancing farm risk management tools and securing much-needed tax relief for …
Mar 19
In a recent discussion between Farm Director KC Sheperd and OSU Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs, the conversation centered on the significant market volatility in the wheat, corn, and milo markets caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions and upcoming USDA reports. Dr. Hubbs noted that the conflict with Iran has triggered an energy price shock …
Mar 19
Farm and ranch families from across the nation donated 50 million pounds of food and raised more than $870,000 to help fight hunger and assist in other community service outreach in 2025 through Farm Bureau’s “Harvest for All” program. Combined, the monetary and food donations totaled the equivalent of 13 million meals. Criteria for tracking …
Mar 19
As New World screwworm (NWS) continues to make news headlines, it’s important to be aware of your herd’s risk level and be prepared to implement additional monitoring and biosecurity measures if there is an infestation in your area. “It will be critical for producers to strike a balance between animal health management programs and …
