FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds from March 14–21, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee and Payne counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing …
Category: Ag News
May 23
NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt Envisions a Modernized Future for Conservation
Aubrey Bettencourt, Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), shared a forward-looking vision for the agency, emphasizing a renewed commitment to core principles while embracing technological advancements and a “farmer-first” approach. In a recent discussion with NAFB Broadcasters in Washington, DC, Bettencourt highlighted the critical role of communication, local engagement, and voluntary conservation in …
May 23
Angus Breeders look to Leverage Maternal Strengths with New Tools
Alongside annual genetic evaluation updates, the American Angus Association® releases three new maternal EPDs to help characterize functional longevity and udder quality in Angus cattle. The cow is a cornerstone of any successful ranching operation, and Angus females have proven themselves to be reliable, consistent producers. Their merit is reflected in the population of the …
May 23
Thompson, Boozman Respond to MAHA Commission Initial Assessment
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement after the release of the MAHA Commission initial assessment: “We share President Trump’s vision for a healthier nation; however, we are troubled by the initial findings of the MAHA Commission Assessment and their …
May 23
John Deere Acquires Sentera to Integrate Aerial Field Scouting
John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the acquisition of Sentera, a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. This acquisition will advance the capabilities of John Deere’s existing technology offerings, providing farmers and ag service providers with a more comprehensive set of tools to generate and use data to …
May 23
Ferguson College Alumnus protects New Mexico Range in Bureau of Land Management Role
A range management education from Oklahoma State University set Nolan Craun on the path to a career at the Bureau of Land Management. Seven years after earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the OSU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Craun is a supervisory realty specialist for the bureau. “OSU prepped me mentally and academically for …
May 23
Oklahoma Cotton Producers Show Optimism Amidst Planting Progress
Oklahoma’s cotton planting season is in full swing, with irrigated acres nearing completion and producers embracing a resilient outlook despite ongoing challenges. Jenny Dudak, OSU Extension Cotton Specialist, highlights the positive progress and offers key advice for growers navigating the current conditions. “We are actually in Fort Cobb at the OSU Research Station,” Dudak shared, …
May 23
EPA Publishes Final Insecticide Strategy
On April 29, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its Insecticide Strategy, the most recent component of EPA’s effort to revise how the agency meets its Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) responsibilities while taking actions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (“FIFRA”). Like the final Herbicide Strategy that EPA released last September, the …
May 23
Friday 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.
May 23
Radio Oklahoma Network State Capitol Report for Friday, May 23, 2025
RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
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