Mar 19
Chick-fil-A Supply is planning a major investment in Lubbock with the construction of a new tri-temperature distribution center located in the Lubbock Business Park, a project that is expected to bring $50 million in capital investment and create approximately 80 new jobs in the region. The facility will serve as a key part of Chick-fil-A’s …
Mar 19
Oklahoma producers are keeping a close eye on the skies and their soil thermometers as they evaluate Early Season Cotton Considerations for the 2026 planting season. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak to discuss the critical factors influencing this year’s crop. …
Mar 19
Today, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published in the Federal Register a proposal to delay the effective date of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems Rule, which was finalized on January 16, 2025, and is currently scheduled to become effective on July 1, 2026. The rule was promulgated under the authority of …
Mar 19
Joe Outlaw Southern Ag today- While pressure for an enhanced crop producer safety net was reduced when Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) last summer, there still remains work to be done to pass a new farm bill by September 30th of this year when the current extension of the 2018 Farm Bill …
Mar 19
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought continues to tighten its grip across Oklahoma, with nearly the entire state experiencing some level of dryness and conditions gradually worsening week by week. Even as exceptional drought remains absent, expanding moderate-to-extreme conditions and a lack of meaningful rainfall in the outlook are raising fresh concerns …
Mar 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 19
Hello Oklahoma farmers, ranchers, and agriculture enthusiasts! Spring is upon us, and as many of us native Oklahomans know, this can be a prime time for both tornadoes and wildfires. Recent wildfires impacted many operations across the state, and we’ve had our first round of severe weather this spring. It’s devastating to witness these losses. …
Mar 18
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s decision to delay the effective date of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems final rule until Dec. 31, 2027. “Farm Bureau has been a consistent voice advocating for America’s contract poultry growers. The Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems …
