Jun 19
We often are asked by the media about the size of and need for government assistance that is provided to U.S. farmers when something goes wrong (e.g., bad prices, yields or both). The first thing we do is highlight that the safety net provided for by Congress is designed to offset some – but not …
Jun 19
Across the vast agricultural landscape of the United States, farmers are grappling with a dynamic weather pattern that presents both opportunities and challenges for their crops and fieldwork. According to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey’s agricultural weather highlights from Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a significant shift in conditions is underway, with implications for everything from spring …
Jun 19
At the Beef Improvement Federation Meeting in Amarillo, Texas, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, spoke with the president and CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Ben Weinheimer, to get a detailed update on the war against New World Screwworm (NWS). Weinheimer represents feedlots in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Today is part …
Jun 19
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 …
Jun 19
As Congress continues conversations on the future of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) cautioned lawmakers against recent changes proposed in the Senate. “Our champions on Capitol Hill have dedicated an immense amount of time and attention to this complex issue,” said Kenneth Hartman Jr., Illinois farmer and NCGA President. “We …
Jun 19
Heavy rainfall has plagued farms across the country this spring, raising concerns about hidden hunger in the critical months ahead. Agronomists with Helena Agri-Enterprises are recommending growers gauge crop nutrient levels now to replenish what might have been lost. They say in-season foliar applications of nitrogen and essential micronutrients can help crops continue growing toward …
Jun 19
Veteran agronomic professional Jeff Dilbeck has joined Meristem Crop Performance®, one of the fastest-growing crop input suppliers in America. Dilbeck will serve as Meristem’s Regional Director of Sales for Iowa and Minnesota. “Jeff is a dynamic and results-oriented leader with more than 20 years of experience serving farmers, managing seed businesses, and driving the adoption …
Jun 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jun 19
The stories continue to roll in from incredible wheat producers from across Oklahoma- and while the weather has pushed the 2025 harvest later for most than anytime in recent memory- it’s remarkable that we are still hearing of high quality, excellent yielding wheat. Here’s a sample from those reports from Tuesday and Wednesday of this …
