Jan 29
Senator Lankford Addresses Government Shutdown Threats, New Ag Tax Relief, and Stalled Farm Bill: In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford provided a critical update from the nation’s capital, addressing a looming government shutdown, heated debates over border security, and vital economic news for Oklahoma’s agricultural producers. Border Security …
Jan 29
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought remains firmly in place across much of Oklahoma as February begins, with more than 70 percent of the state still experiencing moderate to extreme drought and pockets of extreme drought expanding in the southwest. While exceptional drought is not currently present, conditions have changed little in …
Jan 29
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) awarded U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) with its 2025 Wheat Leader of the Year Award for championing the effort to get the Food for Peace program transferred to USDA control. “Congressman Tracey Mann has been a tireless advocate for wheat growers and rural communities, and his leadership on …
Jan 29
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jan 29
The Oklahoma Grazing School is co-designed with input from university researchers, Extension specialists, NRCS and local conservation district personnel, and experienced ranchers. This two-day workshop will provide hands-on, research-based training on sustainable and profitable grazing practices. Key topics include: Grazing basics and grazer’s math Grazing system design (rotational-management intensive grazing) Forage selection, establishment and pasture …
Jan 28
Starting with the Martin Luther King holiday, the federally inspected cattle harvest suffered a big setback last week, with the total reflecting a 10,000-head deficit compared to the Tuesday-Thursday totals. The winter storm in the South is noted as a slaughter-reduction impact on Friday, but the head count was just a few thousand short of …
Jan 28
State Treasurer Todd Russ says Oklahoma is entering the new year on solid economic footing, as he visited with Farm Director KC Sheperd at the 2026 Legislative Kickoff about recent trends and what lies ahead. Russ noted that despite higher interest rates over the past few years, Oklahoma’s economy has continued to show resilience. “If …
