On Labor Day, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin published an op-ed in Breitbart News highlighting the thousands of EPA employees working hard each day to protect human health and the environment and Power the Great American Comeback. The talent and dedication of EPA’s workers have allowed the agency to provide clean air, …
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Aug 27
Free field day to highlight Oklahoma’s pecan industry
Oklahoma agriculture is well-known for its cattle and wheat industries, but the pecan industry also has a significant impact on the state. Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association and Frazier Pecans to host the free Fall Pecan Field Day on Sept. 25 near Bixby. The pecan industry positively impacts …
Aug 14
Can large-scale solar installations coexist with agriculture in rural America?
Local opposition to utility-scale solar installations in rural areas is growing following the rapid pace of new solar developments in recent years. Concerns about land use in areas largely dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the community-level resistance. With crop production revenue currently under intense pressure and subject to annual volatility, some landowners …
Aug 04
Monday 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.
Aug 01
Oklahoma Shifts from Flood to Drought Concerns as Summer Heats Up
After months of record-setting rainfall and severe weather, Oklahoma is experiencing a classic summer shift, with rising temperatures and drying conditions bringing a familiar concern: drought. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, the drought that had largely disappeared in June is now making a comeback, particularly in the southwestern and central parts of the state. …
Jul 21
United Soybean Board Approves FY26 Budget to Strengthen Demand and Resilience of U.S. Soy
In the year ahead, the United Soybean Board (USB) will boost demand for U.S. Soy, drive on-farm resilience and bring value to the nearly half a million U.S. soybean farmers. Led by its 77 farmer-leaders, USB recently approved a $121.3 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year, strategically allocating funds across vital research, promotion and …
Jul 18
Mullin, Army Secretary Driscoll Emphasize Readiness and Highlight Oklahoma Excellence in Fort Sill Tour
On Monday, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll joined U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) on a tour of Fort Sill. Included in the tour was a visit to Joint C-sUAS University where Senator Mullin showcased how Lawton-Fort Sill is leading the way in equipping our warfighters with cutting edge technology and training. “The Lawton-Fort Sill community is …
Jun 19
Poultry litter pollution still high in Illinois River Watersheds, Federal judge rules
A federal district judge ruled late Tuesday that the State of Oklahoma has sufficiently proven there has not been any substantive change in poultry litter pollution of the Illinois River Watershed (IRW) following trial. The ruling by Oklahoma Northern District Judge Gregory Frizzell included the finding that phosphorus from poultry waste continues to be a …
Jun 05
Thursday 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.
May 27
Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Presidential Appointments at USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) including the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD). “President Trump is putting Farmers First, and so is the incredible team we are building at …
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