Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a national awareness campaign promoting the voluntary “Product of USA” label, encouraging use of its updated standard that took effect earlier this year. Under the revised definition, the label applies only to beef derived from animals that were born, raised, slaughtered and processed entirely in the United States. …
Category: Ag News
Mar 25
Armstrong Sworn in as United States Senator from Oklahoma
Alan Armstrong, a third-generation Oklahoman, business leader and former energy executive, was sworn in Tuesday as United States Senator from Oklahoma after being appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to fill the remainder of the term vacated by former Senator Markwayne Mullin following his confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security. “I am honored that Governor Stitt …
Mar 25
Ranking Member Angie Craig Slams USDA Cuts to Farmland Access Program
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement following Trump administration cuts to the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (LCMAP). “Once again, the Trump administration has turned its back on America’s farmers. Instead of focusing on lowering input costs for farm families by ending Trump’s inflationary tariffs and …
Mar 25
Beginning Farmers on the Rise: Josh Campbell Highlights Resources and Realities for New Ag Producers
Beginning farmers and ranchers are a growing and often overlooked group in agriculture, and at the 2026 Oklahoma City Farm Show, Oklahoma State University Extension’s Josh Campbell highlighted just how much support—and guidance—they need to succeed with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. Campbell said the demand for information is clear. “Yeah, absolutely, there’s …
Mar 25
Cow Calf Corner Paul Beck: Cowherd Management’s Role in Driving Carcass Weight
In the past few weeks, I have discussed observations on the increase in cow mature body weight and in relation to increasing carcass weights. This week I will look at the effects of other cowherd and pre-finishing factors that impact the recent increases in carcass weight. We compiled a dataset from calf carcass outcomes connected …
Mar 25
Wednesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 25
Feeder Steers and Heifers Higher, Steer Calves Lower, Heifer Calves Higher at Beaver Livestock Auction
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Mar 24
Speaker Hilbert Congratulates Alan Armstrong on Appointment to U.S. Senate, Highlights Oklahoma’s Responsible Vacancy Law
Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, today congratulates newly appointed Senator Alan Armstrong to temporarily serve in the United States Senate, noting that the appointment reflects the constitutional process established by the Oklahoma legislature in 2021. The state’s current vacancy process was made possible through Senate Bill 959, authored by Speaker Hilbert and Senate President …
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