Feb 03
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Feb 03
As part of preventative efforts to stop the northward spread of New World screwworm, United States Department of Agriculture has established a new sterile fly dispersal polygon that will extend approximately 50 miles into Texas along the U.S. border with Tamaulipas, Mexico. Operationally, Moore Air Base is scheduled to receive its first shipment of NWS …
Feb 03
Sunday’s big game will be the main focus for millions of America’s families, but what they eat during the game will be a close second. The NFL championship represents the second-highest day of food consumption, behind only Thanksgiving. The event offers a snapshot of the strength and reach of U.S. agriculture, along with the historic …
Feb 03
The National FFA Organization is proud to announce a new way for people to support the next generation of leaders for this year’s Give FFA Day: ChapterBoost. The ChapterBoost program showcases local FFA chapters and their goals for hands-on learning, leadership development and agricultural education, giving donors the opportunity to make an immediate impact by selecting a project to …
Feb 03
At a time of record high cattle value, management to prevent cattle theft has more value than ever as well. Preventing cattle theft involves consistent herd monitoring, secure fencing and proper identification of cattle. While some large scale thefts occur, it is often small operations (less than 50 head) which are targeted. Thieves, often suffering …
Feb 03
Ahead of the upcoming legislative session, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, led by CEO & President Christy Gillenwater, hosted a dynamic round-table discussion featuring Oklahoma’s top legislative leaders. The panel included Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, House Majority Leader Mark Lawson, Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt, and House Democratic Leader Cindy Munson. Despite differing …
Feb 03
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
