“SB 913, which requires marijuana grow operations to have a bond of at least $50,000 was signed into law by the Governor late last week,” said the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. ” OCA strongly supported this bill as a measure to hold grow operations accountable, especially when they are abandoning the land or losing their license …
Category: Ag News
Apr 24
Derrell Peel Sees Uptrend in Cattle Markets Offsetting Seasonality
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is speaking with Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, Derrell Peel, about the latest Cattle on Feed report issued by the USDA on April 21, 2023. “This April Cattle on Feed report showed placements in March at 99 percent of last year, marketings in March were also …
Apr 24
Breaking New Ground With Yield Contest’s Newest Opportunity
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is proud to announce the expansion of the National Corn Yield Contest (NCYC) to include a new pilot class focused on nitrogen management. The pilot allows corn growers to continue experimenting with practices that reduce inputs to optimize economics and environmental stewardship, while creating opportunities for current participants to pilot new practices, …
Apr 24
Chances of Widespread Rain Across the State this Week
Parts of the driest portions of Oklahoma MIGHT get their chance at rain this week, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus, “The forecast models have been consistently consistent since last week in dumping copious amounts ofrainfall across drought-plagued north and western Oklahoma, so we’re going to go with the hopeful flow and lean into it. …
Apr 24
USDA Announces New National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Manjit K. Misra as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The NIFA Director leads the agency’s work in advancing agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. Dr. Misra will start his new role on Monday, May …
Apr 24
Here’s What Cover Crops You Should Plant This Spring
Your context and goals will dictate the warm-season mix you need on your regenerative ranch. Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get those warm-season cover crops in the ground. But how do you pick what to plant? Jim Johnson, senior agricultural consultant for Noble Research Institute, says the decision comes down to two primary …
Apr 24
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.
Apr 23
Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy Confirmed in Horse at Tulsa County Show
**INFO HAS BEEN UPDATED** CLICK HERE to read updated info from State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has confirmed a case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic disease linked to Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), in a horse that was present at the National Reining Breeders Classic in …
Apr 21
Speaker McCall Comments on Governor’s Education Plan
Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, today released the following statement in reaction to the unveiling of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s education proposal, the Oklahoma Education and Parental Choice Plan: “The House is in the process of reviewing the Governor’s proposed education plan and will continue discussions both internally and with our colleagues in the …
Apr 21
House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement in reaction to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s education proposal:
“We know that Oklahomans are counting on solutions so that all families can send their children to great public schools. Public dollars should go to public schools. The Governor’s plan moves money away from public schools to private schools. The Governor’s education plan prioritizes vouchers for private schools and reduces teacher pay raises and public …
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