In just a few short years, Service Oklahoma has made significant progress toward the mission it was created to deliver. In 2025, that work translated into faster service, improved access, modernized systems and a stronger focus on the customer experience across driver license and motor vehicle services statewide. By expanding options, reducing friction and meeting …
Category: Ag News
Jan 02
Nutritional Considerations For Broodmares
The success of any breeding program depends partially on correct nutritional management of broodmares. Past history reveals the common use of many management practices for broodmares that contributed to increased cycles per conception, low foaling rates and below average foal growth. Studies provide information, which enable nutritionists to refine recommendations of nutrient requirements for maximum …
Jan 02
Don Close: Strong Demand and Tight Supplies Set Stage for 2026 Cattle Markets
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Don Close about the outlook for cattle markets as the industry heads into 2026. Close says momentum from 2025 is carrying forward, supported by strong demand signals and tighter supplies. “We see the market continuing to perform and excel, and …
Jan 02
Rodenberger Reviews Historic 2025 Cattle Market, Offers 2026 Outlook
Rodenberger Reviews Historic 2025 Cattle Market, Offers 2026 Outlook and Major Herd Dispersal Details As 2025 wraps up and the cattle industry moves into 2026, Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Bob Rodenberger of Stockman’s Livestock Auction in Apache to review a year of historical highs and discuss what producers can expect in the …
Jan 02
A Year of Extremes: Seth Meyer Reviews the Complexities of 2025 Agriculture
Seth Meyer Reviews the Complexities of 2025 Agriculture: As Seth Meyer concludes his five-year tenure as the USDA Chief Economist to take the helm at the University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, he leaves behind a year defined by intense volatility. In a recent discussion with Rod Bain on Agriculture USA, Meyer …
Jan 02
Agricultural Cooperatives in the United States: How Does the South Stack Up?
Good Reasons to Cooperate Southern Ag Today has recently published several articles on why producers should consider joining, starting, or becoming more involved with a cooperative in their state. An annual publication from the US Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development[i] (USDA RD) offers solid financial reasons to do the same. How does a return on investment (allocated equity in the …
Jan 02
Friday 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.
Jan 01
2026 Cattlemen’s Congress Continues to Grow, Attracting Global Interest and Record Participation
Erin Dorsey, who has been involved with Cattlemen’s Congress since its very beginning in 2020, talked with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays on New Year’s Eve as she worked on stalling assignments and other last minute preparation for the largest Beef Cattle Show in the country. She reflected on how far the show …
Jan 01
Oklahoma Drought Coverage Increases In This Weeks Drought Monitor
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor shows drought conditions worsening across the state, with moderate to extreme drought now covering nearly 54% of Oklahoma—up sharply from about 45% last week—while exceptional drought remains at zero percent. Extreme drought continues to hold steady in southern Oklahoma at 4.8%, even …
Jan 01
USDA Strengthens National Security and Protects Taxpayers by Standardizing Grant and Cooperative Agreement Requirements
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed a Secretary’s Memorandum directing all USDA agencies and staff offices to immediately adopt and implement the first-ever set of USDA General Terms and Conditions for all future awards. “Since Day One, the Trump Administration has been working to promote government efficiency, streamline unnecessary regulations, and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in …
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