Oct 30
During an extensive tour across the state, EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi sat down with farm director KC Sheperd to detail the agency’s targeted shift toward cooperative oversight, regulatory transparency, and tangible economic relief for Oklahoma agriculture. Highlighting a practical philosophy aimed at removing bureaucratic roadblocks for producers, Fotouhi explained that federal regulators must listen …
Oct 30
Western swing, heritage, and community fellowship take center stage next week as Stockyards City Main Street hosts the first-ever “Big Ball in Cowtown” on Friday, November 6, at FOP Lodge 123 (1624 S Agnew Ave) in Oklahoma City. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and serves as a major fundraiser to preserve and celebrate the …
Oct 30
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, about the association’s fall gatherings and the issues cattle producers are bringing to the table. From the upcoming elections and federal policy decisions to rebuilding the cow herd, Kelsey shares what he …
Oct 30
Today, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 2 announced the ratification of a five-year collective bargaining agreement at the National Beef plant in Kansas, which will bring significant wage increases, bonuses, and additional time off to more than 2,600 workers through 2031. UFCW Local 2 President Martin Rosas said: “Our union is incredibly proud …
Oct 30
The National Chicken Council (NCC) has installed the officers that will guide the organization through 2027. The installation took place today at NCC’s 71st Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Kevin McDaniel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne-Sanderson Farms, will serve as 2026-2027 Chairman. Kevin served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Fresh Business …
Oct 30
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag Fund political action committee has announced its final list of endorsed candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Based on the recommendations of Farm Bureau members from across the state, the Ag Fund supports candidates who uphold the beliefs and values of rural Oklahoma. The full list of endorsed …
Oct 30
Pork producers will set diets this winter for the pigs they’ll market next summer, and commercial research shows that higher levels of soybean meal in those diets can help address a costly seasonal challenge: the summer dip in carcass weights. When temperatures rise, pigs eat less and grow more slowly as they approach market weight. …
Oct 30
In a 2025 Southern Ag Today article, Britwum and Thomas (2025) highlighted that agritourism creates new economic opportunities for rural communities by connecting consumers with agriculture. According to the Global Agritourism Network, “Agritourism is an agricultural diversification activity that results from the synergistic intersection of agriculture and tourism. Agritourism offers authentic experiences related to agricultural production that …
Oct 30
Today, Vice President J.D. Vance announced an investment through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program (B&I Program) to support construction of a locally owned, USDA‑inspected beef processing facility in Dimmitt, Texas. The facility, backed by a $24.6 million commercial loan, will process approximately 400 head of cattle per …
Oct 30
In this week’s crop marketing update, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Oklahoma State University crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to break down the heavy downward pressure across the commodity board, markets, the state of Oklahoma’s winter wheat crop, and the demand drivers to monitor heading into the winter. …
