Apr 21
One of the realities of beef production in Oklahoma is dealing with significant fly populations. The Oklahoma beef cattle industry loses millions of dollars each year due to external parasites. Blood loss, irritation and annoyance lead to reduced levels of performance due to flies. Horn flies, Stable Flies, house flies or horse flies must be …
Apr 21
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently highlighted a significant advancement in American agriculture with the groundbreaking of a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Texas. This collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Army Corps of Engineers is a pivotal component of the USDA’s strategy to combat the …
Apr 21
Last year was an interesting year for the cattle industry, which came with its own set of rewards and challenges for cattle producers. The first quarter of 2026 has not fallen short of keeping things interesting, for lack of a better term. Continued drought conditions, rising input costs due to the Iran war, and uncertainty …
Apr 21
The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider funding for 2027. On Monday, the groups, representing 17 states, sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees requesting $5 million for the …
Apr 21
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 21
We are THRILLED to begin registration for our annual state summer conference! This year there is a small registration fee of $35 dollars for the day. We are at a bigger venue with more room to spread out and more space in those fantastic breakout sessions. We cannot wait for you to join us for …
Apr 21
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 20
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 20th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 30%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 10% good to excellent, 45% very poor to poor, and 45% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 15% winter wheat crop is ranked 24% good to excellent, 35% fair, …
