Category: Ag News

OP-ED: Walters the Right Choice for Rural Oklahoma

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:59:26 CDT

The following Op-Ed was published on October 26th in the Southwest Ledger in Lawton- and can be found online on their website. Please note that the Southwest Ledger and the Oklahoma Farm Report are bot…

September Pork Exports Continue Upward Trend; Pace Cools for Beef

U.S. pork exports topped year-ago totals for the second consecutive month in September, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). September beef exports were below last year for the first time in 2022, but exports remain on a record pace through the first three quarters of the …

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November 4, 2022, Market Wrap-Up with Justin Lewis

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:28:37 CDT

November 4, 2022, Market Wrap-Up with Justin Lewis

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Justin Lewis of KIS Futures has all the details on today’s agricultural markets for RON listeners, below.

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Mariah Reimer Transitions to Executive Director for the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation announced today the promotion of Mariah Reimer to the role of Executive Director. Reimer has served in a contract administrator position with the Cattlemen’s Foundation since February. During her time with the Foundation, Riemer has been responsible for several key events including the Clay Shoot, Steer Carcass Challenge and receiving the Foundation’s first Grant. She was …

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Representatives Thank Lankford, Inhofe and Lucas for Rural Hospital Language Change

House Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and Reps. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, and Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, today thanked U.S. Sens. James Lankford and Jim Inhofe as well as U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas for their work to change language in rules that will improve patient access to rural critical care hospitals. The trio of state lawmakers …

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2023 Farm Bill Feedback Submissions

An integral part of the oversight and review process for future Farm Bills is getting direct input from producers, stakeholders, and consumers on how various programs are working for them. Submit your feedback here >>>

After Calls for Action Over Dispute on Biotech Corn Exports, USTR Discusses Issue with Mexican Counterpart

Following repeated calls from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) asking the Biden administration to respond to plans by Mexico to block imports of biotech corn, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai met virtually on Thursday with Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, Raquel Buenrostro. During the meeting, Tai talked about the importance of avoiding a disruption in U.S. corn …

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New Technology in Cattle Industry Provides Marketing Advantages for Breeders

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with Greg Burden of GB Marketing, talking about how new breeding technology over the years in the cattle industry is valuable when it comes to marketing. Greg Burden has been raised in the cattle business and recently founded GB Marketing to work with seed stock producers …

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Governor Stitt Allows Farmers and Ranchers to Grow and Produce without Added Regulation or Burden

Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, got the chance to visit with farmer and rancher from western Oklahoma, Monte Tucker, about his views on the upcoming election for Governor of Oklahoma from an agricultural perspective.   “It’s always one of my favorite quotes from Will Rogers is, ‘you have to remain politically active to …

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NCBA Honors Veterans with Special “Cattlemen to Cattlemen” Episode

Today, “Cattlemen to Cattlemen,” the television show of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, announced that it will air a special “Salute to Veterans” episode on November 8th in honor of Veterans Day. The show will highlight the service of veterans involved in the beef industry and explore the connection between patriotic farmers and ranchers and …

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