The cotton breeder who played a major role in transforming the landscape of cotton genetics on the Texas High Plains was inducted into the Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame on December 9, 2025, at the joint meeting of Cotton Incorporated and The Cotton Board. While Jane is currently doing great things in South …
Category: Ag News
Dec 12
📈 Land Market Insights: Grass, Prices, and Producer Power
In a discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Steve Morgan, Area Sales Manager for the South Central Region at Farmers National Company, shared insights on the current agricultural land market, the strength of specific commodities, and the enduring role of the producer. Farmers National Company, founded in 1929, specializes in managing farms and selling real …
Dec 12
Navigating Volatile Markets: Beck’s Hybrids Advisor Stresses Risk Management and Global Weather
Matt Bennett, Grain Marketing Consultant at Beck’s Hybrids, spoke with Intern Karleigh Erramouspe about the challenges facing grain producers, emphasizing the need for flexible marketing strategies and a close eye on unpredictable global weather patterns. The Dynamics Behind Corn and Soybean Prices Bennett acknowledged the difficulties farmers have faced recently due to ample supply, which …
Dec 12
All American Beef Battalion takes place Monday at OK National Stockyards
On Monday, December 15, the Oklahoma National Stockyards will commemorate a significant philanthropic milestone during its final livestock sale of the year. In partnership with National Livestock Companies, the Stockyards will host its 15th annual charity calf auction, with all proceeds exclusively benefiting the All American Beef Battalion (AABB). This event is made possible through …
Dec 12
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.
Dec 11
This week on SUNUP: Weed Control, Weather Beef Breeding and More
Liberty Galvin, OSU Extension weed science and precision weed management specialist, discusses the early findings of her team’s ongoing weed control research. Dr. Galvin also encourages producers to plan ahead now for spring. In the Mesonet Weather Report, state climatologist Gary McManus predicts warmer weather is on its way, which will not help with the drought picture …
Dec 11
Bipartisan Bill on Retirement Fairness Passes House
The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act passed out of the House today as part of the INVEST Act. The final vote count was 302-123. Representatives Frank D. Lucas (R-OK), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Bill Foster (D-IL), and Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced H.R. 1013, the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act, in February …
Dec 11
Stacy Simunek on Protecting Oklahoma Agriculture
At the busy 32nd Annual Tulsa Farm Show, newly elected Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Stacy Simunek shared insights from his first weeks leading the state’s largest general farm organization. Simunek said the transition from the farm to leadership has been brisk, explaining he has been “trying to get my feet underneath me” but feels momentum …




















