There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective. Read Below! Last week in this blog I asked a provocative (although facetious) question about whether or not Goodwell Oklahoma is becoming the “New Death Valley.” Again, the answer is no (although it is still REALLY dry out there). Even though we aren’t seeing a …
Category: Ag News
Apr 19
Ranking Member David Scott Opening Statement at EPA Administrator Michael Regan Hearing
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott delivered the following statement at today’s full Committee hearing, which was convened for the purpose of receiving testimony from the Administrator Michael Regan of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). [As prepared for delivery] I would like to begin my comments by thanking Chairman Thompson for bringing us together today …
Apr 19
Proposed Legislation Would Protect Snake River Dams And Export Efficiency
In March, U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced the Northwest Energy Security Act to protect four lower Snake River Dams. Senators Jim Risch (ID) and Steve Daines (MT) introduced a companion bill in the Senate. While the legislation focuses mainly on the benefits of hydroelectric power, protecting the lock and dam system …
Apr 19
Northwest Oklahoma Pork Producer Highlights Oklahoma Pork’s Economic Impact
During Ag Day at the Capitol, Farm Director KC Sheperd got the chance to visit with Cathy Vaughan, a pork producer from Northwest Oklahoma about the pork industry. Vaughan represented the Oklahoma Pork Council during the event, and talked to Sheperd about the critical role the pork industry plays in Oklahoma. “Oklahoma has a really …
Apr 19
Introducing Josh Hering of the Perkins-Tryon FFA Chapter, Your 2023 Central Area Star in Agribusiness
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA that are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the five areas in four categories- Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star in …
Apr 19
Mineral Balance for the Breeding Herd
On today’s SUNUP, David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialist talks about meeting the nutritional needs of your beef cow herd. Grazing cattle generally benefit from a mineral supplementation program. Simple, right? Afterall, a well-balanced, cost-effective program only requires knowledge of vitamin or vitamin precursor, and mineral supply from the forage base, vitamin …
Apr 19
Wednesday 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 19
NCBA’s Tanner Beymer Pushing for Congress to Find the Time to Reauthorize LMR
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is featuring comments from Farm Director KC Sheperd’s visit with the Senior Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Tanner Beymer talking about Livestock Mandatory Reporting and more. “Unfortunately, we are in much of the same place we have been for the last three years, …
Apr 19
Rep. Kat Cammack Receives Outstanding New Member of Congress Award
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and Florida Farm Bureau today presented Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) with the Outstanding New Member of Congress Award. This award recognizes a member of Congress who has recently completed their first term and has already proven to be a reliable partner for agriculture. “I’m honored to present the Outstanding …
Apr 19
Lankford: The Oklahoma Standard Lives On
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released a statement ahead of tomorrow’s anniversary of the tragic Oklahoma City bombing that claimed the lives of 168 people, including 19 children: “Every year, Cindy and I join our state and nation in praying for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing and their families. Nothing can ever take …
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