Nov 11
The Senate passed legislation late Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a handful of Democrats joined with GOP Senators and voted out their CR by a 60 to 40 vote despite searing criticism from within their party. Both Oklahoma Senators voted throughout the shutdown to …
Nov 11
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Nov 11
Oklahoma Producer Aaron Schantz Gives Peanut, Cotton, and Soybean Harvest Update. For diversified producers in western Oklahoma, harvest is a time of juggling crops, monitoring the weather, and managing complex rotations. For Aaron Schantz, an ag producer from Hydro, this year is a mixed bag, defined by high yields but tough commodity prices. Speaking with …
Nov 11
Associate Farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Jeff Ball of Bayer CropScience, who opened the conversation by emphasizing that fungicides cannot undo damage that has already occurred, explaining that “it’s basically timing.” He said, “If you’re a little late to the game, you can’t correct what’s already happened.” He pointed out that symptoms such as rust …
Nov 10
Congressman Tom Cole attended the Oklahoma Farm Bureau annual meeting this past weekend where he spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. Cole honored outgoing president Rod Moesel and his eight years of dedicated leadership.. “Rod and I literally go back 50-odd years in Republican politics,” Cole said. “He was my campaign treasurer …
Nov 10
Last Night, after 40 long days, the United States Senate advanced a key procedural step to reopen the federal government, marking the end of the longest shutdown in history. The Final vote was 60-40. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) announced in a video message Sunday evening that the Senate has secured the necessary votes to begin …
Nov 10
Addressing the Oklahoma Farm Bureau during a record-setting government shutdown, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice outlined a potential path forward to reopen the government and detailed the timeline for the upcoming Farm Bill at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Meeting. (Editor’s note: This interview was conducted on Friday. Last night the Senate voted 60-40 to advance a House‐passed …
Nov 09
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau awarded Blayne Arthur, the State Secretary of Agriculture, with the group’s prestigious Distinguished Service Award during the annual banquet. This award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Arthur’s acceptance speech resonated with attendees, highlighting the vital role the Farm Bureau plays in representing …
Nov 09
Farm Bureau members witnessed it’s President of the last eight years, Rodd Moesel, pass the gavel on Saturday evening to Stacey Simunek of Kay County. Prior to his election to become President on Saturday at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, he has been serving on the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Board as …
Nov 07
At the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Scott Mason, EPA Regional Administrator for the South Central region, about how he believes it’s “a brand new day at the United States EPA.” Mason emphasized that under President Trump, Administrator Zeldin, and his own leadership, the agency is making a concerted …
