Apr 16
The cattle industry is watching closely as New World screwworm cases continue pushing north through Mexico, with the nearest confirmed detection now less than 100 miles from the United States. During a webinar on April 15th hosted by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Sigrid Johannes, Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs, offered an extensive update on …
Apr 16
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought picture remains stubbornly locked in place, with nearly the entire state still dealing with some level of dryness as spring planting season moves forward. While extreme drought continues to grip many counties, forecasters are offering a bit of encouragement with better rain chances showing up …
Apr 16
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 15
For the second time, Mexican officials have confirmed New World Screwworms in Nuevo León, Mexico, less than one hundred miles from Laredo, Texas. The latest case status map show three active cases in the Neuvo León area, approximately 90 miles from the United States. The most recent case was a seven day old calf- and …
Apr 15
As Americans mark Tax Day, R-CALF USA is pointing to recent estate tax relief as a step forward while reaffirming its support for further reform of the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the “death tax.” In legislation passed in 2025, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress, with support from the …
Apr 15
Today, members of both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) participated in a Tax Day press conference hosted by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. This event focused on the Working Families Tax Cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). The legislation expanded the estate tax exemption, commonly referred …
Apr 15
Oklahoma State University Extension will host its annual AgricultHER Women in Ag Conferenceon June 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastern Oklahoma State College Student Union Ballroom in Wilburton. The conference is geared toward women of all experience levels involved in agriculture across the state. The registrationdeadline is May 21, and the conference costs $35. …
