Jan 26
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will gather to hear updates from state legislative leaders, policymakers and agricultural thought leaders Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the organization’s annual state Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City. The one-day event will be held at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel beginning at 9 a.m., and will conclude with a legislative reception that starts …
Jan 26
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jan 23
Yesterday, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) with bipartisan support. The bill would remove federal ESA protections for the Mexican wolf, restoring commonsense wildlife management authority and providing much-needed relief to cattle producers and rural communities across the Southwest. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) …
Jan 23
Choice Boxed Beef was up $1.47 to $368.92 on Friday, while Select Beef was 66 cents higher to $362.39. The Choice/Select spread stands at $653 with 123 loads of cuts, trimmings and grinds reported.
Jan 23
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 is working with state and local officials to closely monitor the major winter storm expected to impact several states within the Region. For the most up to date weather information, please monitor local news or visit weather.gov. According to the National Weather Service, a cold front is expected to …
Jan 23
As dangerously cold winter weather moves into Oklahoma, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that his office will closely monitor natural gas supply and marketing activity to help ensure consumers are protected from potential price manipulation or unfair practices. Drummond said his office is committed to safeguarding ratepayers and preventing a repeat of the market …
Jan 23
Without immediate passage of nationwide, year-round E15 and access to ultra-low carbon ethanol markets, such as sustainable aviation fuel and marine fuel, Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will continue its downward decline, according to a new study released by Iowa Corn and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. Iowa’s corn farmers continue to lead the nation in corn production, and Iowa has long held the title …
Jan 23
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has opened applications for summer 2026 semester internships in the association’s Colorado headquarters and Washington, D.C. office. Internships are available for public policy and meetings and events. “Since 1898, NCBA has been the trusted leader and definitive voice of the U.S. cattle and beef industry,” said NCBA President-Elect and Virginia …
Jan 23
With tax season just around the corner, organizing W-2s, mortgage interest statements, dependent care forms, and other essential documents now can help reduce stress, avoid delays, and ensure taxpayers receive the refunds to which they are entitled. Regardless of whether the forms are digital or paper, it is vital to organize them into one folder, …
