May 14
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, is leading 23 of her colleagues in raising strong concerns about the reorganization of the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “We write with strong concern regarding the reorganization and restructuring of the …
May 14
The Oklahoma CattleWomen’s Association is gearing up for its second annual Kids Cattle Camp, a one-day educational event designed to introduce Oklahoma youth to agriculture and the cattle industry through hands-on learning experiences. Amy McKinney with the Oklahoma CattleWomen’s Association visited with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport about the event. McKinney said the camp is …
May 14
The North Fork of Red River Conservation District awarded Austen Lindenfelser of Erick, OK, and Ainsley Partain of Elk City, with the Kenneth Hart Memorial Scholarship on May 12, 2026. This scholarship was formed in memory of Kenneth Hart of Elk City, Oklahoma (October 31, 1940-November 20, 2024). A longtime member of the North Fork …
May 14
American Farmland Trust has named Julia Valliant as Director of the national Farms for a New Generation team, where she will lead efforts to increase access to land and capital for the rising generation of farmers and ranchers and support elder farmers and landowners in transferring their farms with dignity and confidence. “I am excited to take on this role as FNG’s director because I know the profound impact this work has,” said Valliant. “To help landowners plan for succession to our next farmers and ranchers is pivotal to our society, leading to broad benefits …
May 14
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Scott McCornack of National Livestock about cattle movement at the Oklahoma National Stockyards, shifting market conditions, and how recent rains could shape cattle numbers heading into summer. McCornack said Oklahoma City saw a large run of feeder cattle this week as the final …
May 14
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Despite several rounds of much-needed rainfall across Oklahoma in recent weeks, drought conditions continue to tighten their grip on large parts of the state, and now, for the first time this year, exceptional drought has emerged across portions of western Oklahoma. Historically, exceptional drought is devastating for …
May 14
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) welcomes the announcement of the award of 20,000 metric tons (MT) (735,000 bushels) for emergency feeding programs under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) administration of the Food for Peace program. “We appreciate the efforts of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg and …
May 14
Year-round E15 moved one step closer to becoming a reality this week as the U.S. House passed the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, legislation designed to allow the higher ethanol fuel blend to be sold across the country all year long. Supporters say the move is important not only for corn farmers and …
May 14
In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Mike Appel, a member of the Organic Farmers Association policy committee, discussed the upcoming Farm Tour and Field Day and the sustainable practices that have led to over 20 years of success in organic vegetable farming. Operating in the “green country” of Cherokee County, Appel emphasized …
May 14
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
