Oct 15
At Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Grassroots Demo Day, entrepreneurs Callie Beech and Tyler Hadley showcased technology designed to help livestock owners improve animal care, increase efficiency and simplify daily management. Beech developed MedX, a dart that treats cattle while marking them for identification, while Hadley created EqTek, a digital management system that helps livestock owners organize …
Oct 15
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought continues to put pressure on much of the state, even as recent rainfall this week has offered some relief in parts of the region. The latest outlook offers some hope for more rain across the state in the coming days, though drought remains a concern …
Oct 15
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the election and enrollment deadlines for the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) programs for the 2026 and 2027 crop years. For the 2026 crop year, elections and enrollment are open now through December 11, 2026, while the 2027 decision period runs from …
Oct 15
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Oct 14
A relentless wave of heavy rainfall continues to pound western and central Oklahoma, delivering historic moisture to parched ground while creating localized flooding headaches as storms persist through Wednesday morning. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus highlighted the sheer scale of the event, pointing out that several communities have seen unprecedented short-term totals. “Sometimes, Ladies and …
Oct 14
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a historic $3.3 billion loan to Oglethorpe Power Corporation to help finance its Smarr Combined-Cycle electric generating facility in Monroe County, Georgia, during a visit to the construction site. This new facility will deliver dependable, affordable power for generations while helping meet America’s growing energy needs. …
Oct 14
Capping months of hard work and extensive coordination with state and local leaders, Sen. Kristen Thompson, R‑Edmond, and Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R‑Piedmont, presented a $4.7 million check to the City of Piedmont on Tuesday to move forward key transportation improvements along Edmond Road and Piedmont Road. The funding was awarded through the state’s PREP …
