Jul 23
The Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program (OAELP) has officially selected its newest class, following an extensive selection process formulated to unite a diverse group of individuals committed to the future of agriculture in the state. Edmond Bonjour, Director of the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program, explained to Oklahoma Farm Report Intern Karleigh Erramouspe how the process begins …
Jul 23
At the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego, Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Jason Skaggs, CEO of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Our Coverage from San Diego is powered by Farm Data Services of Stillwater. Concerns over the New World screwworm have risen sharply among cattle producers in the …
Jul 23
Dr. David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Professor and Harrington Chair, Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist regularly offers reports as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Lalman discusses grazing management practices. The next Ranchers’ Thursday Lunchtime Series begins this Thursday, July 24 and …
Jul 23
The United States and Indonesia announced a new reciprocal trade framework that will eliminate 99% of tariff barriers on U.S. food and agricultural products, significantly expanding market access for American farmers and producers. Click here to read more. Read the reactions of agricultural groups to this news below. U.S. Wheat Associates Commends Trump Administration for …
Jul 23
Farmers across the United States planted an estimated 1.9 million acres to peanuts in 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acreage report released on June 30th. If realized, this would mark a 100,000 acre increase over last year’s value and would be the largest peanut plantings since 1991 (Figure 1). This is also the …
Jul 23
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 22
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced the nomination of Dudley Hoskins to the position of USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs to the Senate floor. The Under Secretary role is vital to overseeing programs that safeguard the health, quality, and fair market value of U.S. agricultural products at home …
Jul 22
National Farmers Union (NFU) proudly supports the Strengthening Local Food Security Act, introduced today by Senators Justice and Reed. This vital legislation establishes a federal program to fund state, tribal and territorial governments to purchase local and regionally produced foods to feed communities and schoolchildren across the United States. “For many communities, local food procurement …
