May 27
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members traveled to the plains of western Oklahoma where they learned about the region’s diverse agriculture industry during the 2025 OKFB Ag Tour May 6-8 in the Elk City area. Members started the tour by heading west to Hydro to visit Entz Auction and Realty where they were welcomed with a customized …
May 27
The U.S.-China trade relationship was a major focus of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference, which wrapped up Friday in Fort Worth, Texas. Guest speaker John Newton, the executive head of Terrain, told USMEF members that he expects the current tariff battle to lead to a Phase Two trade agreement between the two countries, given that …
May 27
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today she will exercise the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) authority to provide a much-needed funding increase of $14.5 million in reimbursements to states for meat and poultry inspection programs. Without this funding, States may not have the resources to continue their own inspection programs which ensure …
May 27
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Dr. Peel discusses the latest Cattle on Feed report. The latest USDA Cattle …
May 27
American agriculture continues to grapple with the ever-evolving definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, while also increasingly facing concerns surrounding Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Farm Director KC Sheperd recently discussed with Courtney Briggs, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the American Farm Bureau. Briggs addressed the long-standing uncertainty surrounding WOTUS, stating, “We’ve …
May 27
RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
May 26
Since the founding of our great nation, brave men and women have selflessly chosen to answer the call to serve in our Armed Forces. Now, because of their bravery and sacrifices, we wake up in a safe and secure country with freedoms and rights that are coveted by people all around the world. As the …
May 26
There are many ways that crop yield can be impacted throughout the growing season, including too much rain, not enough rain, wind, hail, insect pressure, herbicide drift, and even deer. Deer damage is routinely brought up in producer meetings as a major area of concern, especially for corn, cotton, and soybean production. Crop insurance indemnities …
May 26
Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Cherokee County Farm Bureau and the Grand River Dam Authority recently purchased more than 200 life jackets for the public to use free of charge as they enjoy the Illinois River during the 2025 recreation season. The coalition, along with the Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce, worked to update the loaner jacket program along the …
May 26
Sen. Cyndy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced legislation developed in cooperation with the National Cotton Council to boost demand for U.S. cotton. Titled the “Buying American Cotton Act,” this bill would offer a transferrable tax credit to end-stage sellers of products that are made in whole or in part from U.S. cotton. Under the legislation’s framework, items …
