Oct 06
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking at ways to expand access to inspected slaughter facilities and increase processing capacity for meat producers as part of efforts tied to recent presidential executive orders aimed at strengthening the nation’s beef supply. Rod Bain reports Agriculture Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears says one executive order focuses …
Oct 06
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Oct 05
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 54% Good to Excellent this week, down 3 points from 57% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 23%. Soybean crop conditions are rated 57% good to excellent this week, down 1 point from 58% last week. Soybeans harvested stands at 25%. …
Oct 05
Terry Stuart Forst of Waurika, Oklahoma, has been selected as the recipient of the National Golden Spur Award for her contributions to the ranching and livestock industries. Forst will be celebrated during the annual National Golden Spur Award Honors on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. “Truly, I am humbled and honored to receive …
Oct 05
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, applaud Senate passage of a resolution designating October 4-10, 2026 as National 4-H Week. “4-H has made a lasting impact on countless Arkansans, including my three daughters, who benefited from their participation …
Oct 05
Matt Frostic, of Applegate, Mich., began his term today as president of the National Corn Growers Association, a farmer-led trade association with offices in St. Louis and Washington. Frostic, who farms 1,000 acres of corn, soybeans, edible beans and sugar beets, spent his first day in the role outlining his priorities as president. These include …
Oct 05
Oklahoma fertilizer prices showed modest adjustments in the latest state report, though underlying market dynamics indicate potential volatility ahead for Oklahoma agricultural producers. While quiet conditions currently offer stable ground for fall planning, regional indicators point toward impending pricing shifts across key nitrogen and phosphorus inputs. According to the October 2, 2026, USDA AMS Oklahoma …
