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Feb 01
Cattle and Bison Imports from Mexico Resume Under New Protocol
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Imports are scheduled to resume within the next several days. To protect U.S. livestock and other animals, APHIS halted shipments of Mexican cattle and bison in November 2024 after a positive detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in southern Mexico. After extensive discussions between representatives from the …
Jan 27
Cash Langford Named 2025 Angus Herdsman of the Year
In a community where stockmen respect each other’s hard work and expertise, the Herdsman of the Year Award is a mark of excellence in the Angus breed. This award recognizes an Angus enthusiast who has dedicated themselves to the management, strategic choices and advancement of their cow herd. While the life of a herdsman may …
Jan 20
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.
Jan 14
Governor Kevin Stitt Proclaims 2025 as the Year of Youth in Agriculture
Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur was eager to share the details of Governor Kevin Stitt’s proclamation of 2025 being the Year of Youth in Agriculture which was announced at Cattlemen’s Congress. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays got the details for you. “The intent of Governor Stitt proclaiming this the Year of Youth …
Jan 10
USDA Invests in Additional Domestic Biofuels and Clean Energy Projects to Lower Costs and Increase American Energy Security Across the Nation
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Today, USDA is providing nearly $180 million through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) with funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the …
Jan 10
Smith Bill Would Give Rural Firefighters Clothing Allowance
Rep. David Smith, R-Arpelar, has filed the “Rural Volunteer Firefighter Clothing Allowance Grants Act.” House Bill 1078 is eligible for consideration in the upcoming legislative session, which starts Feb. 3. “Rural volunteer firefighters work at their own expense to keep their friends and neighbors safe from the devastating effects of fire,” Smith said. “They are the …
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