Aug 01
On Thursday,U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) hosted a live telephone town hall event with Oklahomans across the state. During the call, Senator Mullin highlighted how Oklahomans will benefit from the recently passed ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ and gave an update on how Senate Republicans are pushing through to get President Trump’s nominees confirmed. He also took …
Aug 01
Last November, the American people gave Washington a mandate when they overwhelmingly voted for change. Seventy-seven million Americans made it very clear to us that they wanted a secure border, the resurgence of American energy dominance, lower taxes, a lethal military focused on warfighting instead of woke initiatives, and a more efficient federal government that …
Aug 01
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur at the 75th anniversary of the Oklahoma Foundation Seed Stocks, Inc. Secretary Arthur addressed both the challenges and successes in Oklahoma agriculture. “Certainly some hurdles that we have seen are the weather, as we always experience here in the state of Oklahoma. Sometimes it’s …
Aug 01
American Farmland Trust (AFT) kicks off the 17th annual America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration™ (AFMC) today – a celebration of the only annual ranking of the top farmers markets in the United States as voted on by the public. Since 2008, AFMC has highlighted the critical role farmers markets play in communities across the nation while …
Aug 01
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement after President Trump announced sweeping new import taxes that will be paid by American consumers and companies as part of his worldwide trade war. “Despite promising to lower costs for American families, President Trump’s chaotic tariff policy has made life more expensive. The cost …
Aug 01
The Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference continues to grow and evolve, and Lauren Minyard with OSU Extension shared insight with Associate Farm Reporter, Carli Davenport, into what attendees can expect this year. “This is going to be the third year in our new location. It’s at the Hilton Garden Inn and conference center …
Aug 01
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. …
Aug 01
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 31
Boxed beef prices were mostly steady to slightly lower on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The Choice cutout closed at $361.32, down $0.67 from the previous day, while Select moved up $0.46 to $341.37, narrowing the spread to $19.95. Total loads reported were 109, down from 168 the day before. The rib primal continued to climb, …
