Sep 12
Governor Kevin Stitt today announced three key strategic appointments to strengthen leadership, drive operational excellence, and reinforce governance across his administration as he concludes his final year and a half as Oklahoma’s 28th governor. “We successfully launched this administration by bringing a fresh set of eyes from Oklahoma’s business community, and we will finish the …
Sep 11
Associate Farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Dr. Amy Hagerman from Oklahoma State University, who explained how the new One Big, Beautiful Bill builds on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “Some of those provisions have been drawing down over time. Some of them are still at that level, but would have expired in …
Sep 11
Food insecurity affects communities nationwide, but its impact is disproportionately felt in rural areas. To combat this issue, the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) is partnering with Feeding America to ensure that more Americans have access to healthy meals. In a recent conversation, Linda Nageotte , President and CEO of Feeding America, and Dru …
Sep 11
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of May …
Sep 10
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, farmer and rancher Brent Brewer spoke with Farm Director KC Sheperd about farmer mental health resources and the critical issues of mental health and stress management within the agriculture community. Brewer, who began his advocacy as a “sideline” with the Farmers Union, noted that his mission has since “gone …
Sep 10
Senior Farm Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to visit with Destinee Weeks about Hands off My Land to talk about Oklahoma property rights. Weeks explained that “Hands Off My Land is an advocacy group formed basically for exactly what it sounds like—to protect our land and protect the rights of those landowners and rural …
Sep 10
Despite a cooler-than-normal summer, the Oklahoma cotton crop outlook is shaping up to look Pretty Good. The Crop so far is in good shape as it heads into the final stages of the season. According to OSU Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak, everyone seems to be “pretty excited” about their crop this year. The main …
Sep 09
The Make America Healthy Again Commission today released the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, a sweeping plan with more than 120 initiatives to reverse the failed policies that fueled America’s childhood chronic disease epidemic. The strategy outlines targeted executive actions to advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness, and strengthen private-sector collaboration. Chaired …
Sep 09
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 …
Sep 09
US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19) reintroduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025, which would take government shutdowns off the table and force Congress to stay in town until their work is done. “We have to change the way Washington spends money. Our debt is now more than $37 trillion. Congress cannot keep avoiding …
