Jul 17
Jason Harmon recently assumed the role as head of the OSU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. Harmon joins the department after serving 16 years on faculty at the School of Natural Resource Sciences at North Dakota State University, where he held various leadership roles, including associate director of the school from 2019 to 2022. …
Jul 17
Montana Farmers Union member John Wicks today testified in front of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit, to detail the importance of credit and risk management to family farmers. In his testimony before the subcommittee, Wicks emphasized the challenges family farmers and ranchers face and how …
Jul 17
Cover crops can benefit soil health, reduce erosion and protect primary crops from weeds, pests and pathogens. Some cover crops can be used as livestock forage or can provide an additional revenue stream for farmers. The southern U.S. has been slower than other regions to adopt cover cropping. In 2019, the Southern Cover Crops Council …
Jul 17
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 17
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford recently discussed the recently passed “Big, Beautiful Bill,” highlighting its significant impact on Oklahomans, particularly the state’s agricultural producers and businesses. In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Senator Lankford clarified key components of the extensive 940-page legislation, which he noted was a “struggle” due to its broad scope. Crucial …
Jul 17
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Cotton Assistant Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State University, Maxwell Smith, who provided insights into this year’s cotton season. Cotton growers in southwest Oklahoma are experiencing a positive shift this year, thanks to improved irrigation conditions and early-season rainfall. “Definitely a change of pace from the last three years,” said …
Jul 17
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero 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 …
