Apr 17
As the final months of 2025 unfolded, Oklahoma State University Extension educators were far from finished with their work. Throughout the state, they were helping families rise out of poverty, organizing gatherings for cancer survivors and visiting food pantries to prepare for Thanksgiving. Educators dedicated eight months to planning a field day while quietly tracking the …
Apr 17
Oklahomans are facing a complex and dangerous weather setup today as a strong cold front, a dryline, and a low-pressure system converge to create a “triple point” of severe potential. State Climatologist Gary McManus indicates that this combination will trigger a variety of hazards across the state, ranging from life-threatening storms to heightened fire conditions. …
Apr 17
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 17
Even as the cattle industry is watching the northward movement of the New World Screwworm, Uncle Sam and the industry as a whole is ramping up its defense against the pest with a combination of new production facilities and innovative genetic technology, according to Sigrid Johannes of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. In this latest …
Apr 17
Oklahoma State Senator Casey Murdoch recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the legislative landscape surrounding Oklahoma agricultural protections. Murdoch emphasized that his primary focus remains safeguarding the land rights and freedoms of rural Oklahomans amidst increasing challenges from frivolous lawsuits and urban expansion into rural areas. Glyphosate and Crop Protection Tools …
Apr 17
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 16
On April 16, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announced the 2026 America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP) funding allocations, which are key investments aimed at advancing U.S. agricultural exports. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued this statement: USMEF greatly appreciates the Trump administration’s efforts to expand U.S. agricultural exports …
Apr 16
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced additional support for American farmers and producers through the America First Trade Promotion Program to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural products. Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, starting in fiscal year 2027, USDA will have an additional $285 million annually in …
