Jan 22
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma remains locked in a stubborn dry pattern, with drought continuing to shape conditions across much of the state as January winds down. Adding another layer of uncertainty, a potential snowstorm or ice event that could impact Oklahoma this weekend—though only time will tell how that forecast …
Jan 22
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jan 21
As the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association wrapped up a policy meeting focused on endorsements and regulatory concerns, Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey spoke with Farm Director KC Sheperd about the discussions and decisions driven by member input. Kelsey emphasized that the meeting centered on listening to members, particularly around the association’s endorsement of Attorney General Gentner …
Jan 21
Boxed beef prices extended their winning streak to eight consecutive sessions on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with Choice up $1.35/cwt to $366.11 and Select up $2.61/cwt to $362.45. Over the eight-session run, the Choice cutout has climbed a total of $10.48/cwt. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $3.66 with 138 loads reported. Compared to Tuesday, …
Jan 21
The National Wheat Foundation today announced the twelve winners of Top-Quality Awards in the 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest. The 28 National Yield Winners all sent in ten pounds of wheat which was analyzed for grain, milling, flour and end-use qualities. A panel of thirteen experts went over the results and determined which of the …
Jan 21
The United Sorghum Checkoff Program is now accepting applications for Leadership Sorghum Class VIII, a premier leadership development program designed to cultivate the next generation of sorghum leaders. Leadership Sorghum is an immersive 14-month program that provides participants with an in-depth exposure to various aspects of the sorghum industry, from basic and applied research to …
Jan 21
The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University is launching a major modernization effort following a $6 million investment from the Oklahoma Legislature aimed at expanding support for Oklahoma’s growing food and agricultural processing sector. “This funding arrived at exactly the right time,” said Rodney Holcomb, assistant director of FAPC. “Oklahoma’s food processors …
Jan 21
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Grand Challenge. This funding opportunity marks a pivotal step in USDA’s comprehensive strategy to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread. “This is a strategic investment in America’s farmers and ranchers and is an important action to ensure the safety …
