Category: Ag News

Introducing Jaxton Staggs of the Purcell FFA, Your 2026 Central Area Star in Agricultural Production

During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …

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Cow Calf Corner Paul Vining & Paul Beck: Making the Cut: Why Timing and Method Matter in Castrating Bull Calves

Castration remains one of the most important management practices in beef production, yet the timing and method continue to generate discussion among producers. Castration is a key component of calf preconditioning programs, which are designed to reduce stress, improve health, and enhance performance after calves leave the ranch of origin. Allowing adequate healing time following …

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Wednesday 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.

Feeder Steers Mostly Higher, Feeder Heifers Steady to Higher at Beaver Livestock Auction

Beaver County Stockyards

Daily Cash Grains For April 28, 2026

Justin Lewis Market Update For April 28, 2026

NPPC Applauds House Rules Committee for Keeping Key Farm Bill Provision Intact

The National Pork Producers Council, representing America’s 60,000-plus pork producers of all sizes, applauds the House Rules Committee for keeping intact the Farm Bill 2.0, specifically language that provides regulatory relief for farmers across the country.  “Pork producers thank Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Chairman GT Thompson for standing up for our livelihoods,” said NPPC President …

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Ferguson College of Agriculture honors three recipients with Early Career Achievement Awards

 The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Society Board recently recognized three alumni with the Early Career Achievement Awards. Bennett receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Achievement Award Jeremy Bennett earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental science in 2011 and his master’s degree in agricultural economics in 2013. Today, Bennett serves as Avangrid’s manager …

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Senate Passes Data Center Ratepayer Protection Act with Added Transparency Requirements

The Oklahoma Senate today unanimously passed legislation from Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, to protect Oklahomans from higher utility costs as a result of the growing number of data centers across the state. The Senate passed an amended version of House Bill 2992, the Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, that adds greater transparency …

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Tom McDonald Outlines Priorities as Chairman of U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation from yesterday with Tom McDonald, who was recently named chairman of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef for the coming year. McDonald says the organization has grown into an important voice for the cattle industry by bringing all segments of the …

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