Jul 09
National Cotton Council The National Cotton Council (NCC) commends the TrumpAdministration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the prompt implementation of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). “We appreciate the speed and efficiency with which the USDA has moved to get this vital assistance to farmers,” said Patrick Johnson, Chairman of the National …
Jul 09
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, edging down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. A substantial increase in respondents reporting excess inventories contributed the most to the decline in the index. The Uncertainty Index decreased by five points from May to 89. Nineteen percent …
Jul 09
Oklahoma is bracing for a “stormy pattern” in the coming days, characterized by the potential for severe weather, particularly strong winds. This follows recent storm activity that brought significant wind gusts. State Climatologist Gary McManus indicated that summertime storms, while potentially disruptive due to wind, can also offer beneficial rain and the creation of outflow …
Jul 09
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members around the state are invited to gather and discuss the issues and policies impacting agriculture at the organization’s annual August Area Meetings. The meetings serve as the beginning of Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy development season. OKFB members are encouraged to bring their ideas for potential changes and updates to the organization’s …
Jul 09
Jonathan Cammack, assistant professor and state Extension specialist, livestock entomology and parasitology, is offering herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today Cammack talks about stable flies effect on livestock. It’s hard to believe that in …
Jul 09
Grassroots cattle industry organizations throughout the United States are sharing support for Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ National Farm Security Action Plan: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Nebraska Cattleman Buck Wehrbein: “America is blessed to have hundreds of thousands of family farms and ranches producing beef right here at home. NCBA strongly agrees with …
Jul 09
Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) is making significant strides in supporting rural entrepreneurs and small business owners across the state with its innovative programs, including the recently expanded “In the Weeds” initiative. This program, along with their existing business accelerators, is designed to empower rural Oklahomans to secure funding, develop their businesses, and bring their innovative …
Jul 09
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 08
According to the National Beef Wire- “OKC West (El Reno, OK) had a standout day on Tuesday, setting new all-time highs at the barn for 3-, 4-, and 5-weight steers. Leading the charge are 18 head at 326 lbs selling for $540.00, 59 head at 488 lbs bringing $490.00, and 44 head at 528 lbs …
