May 19
Even on his day off, State Climatologist Gary McManus checked in to provide readers with a possible weather scenario in light of today’s severe weather threats. “We are expecting multiple rounds of severe storms to form today in this moisture-rich environment. The atmosphere will be extremely unstable, with hot, humid airand strong winds at different levels …
May 19
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Donnell Brown, a past president of the National FFA Organization and rancher at the R.A. Brown Ranch out of Throckmorton, Texas. The two men discussed technological advancements aiding the cattle industry today. “It doesn’t matter what industry we are in, there is a huge amount …
May 19
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 global beef trade economics. Beef trade in countries around the …
May 19
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has a 60 percent chance of becoming law this year, with congressional momentum building along with consensus that whole milk in schools is the best option for schoolkids, Sen. Peter Welch, D-VT, said in a Dairy Defined podcast released today. “This is one of those things where, if …
May 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 19
Lara Moody, Executive Director for the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), took time out of her busy day to visit with our own Farm Reporter, Maci Carter. IFEEDER is the research and education foundation that supports the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). Every three to five years, IFEEDER meets with AFIA, the Pet …
May 19
RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
May 16
During yesterday’s 2Q 2025 earning’s call, John Deere chairman and CEO John May announced a bold commitment to invest $20 billion in the United States over the next 10 years, underscoring the continued dedication of John Deere to American workers, communities, and manufacturing. John Deere has helped build America since 1837 through U.S. manufacturing, jobs, …
May 16
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) urged Congress to swiftly pass the House reconciliation package, which contains crucial tax relief and agricultural policy priorities that support America’s hardworking family farmers and ranchers. “Raising cattle is a difficult business and around the country, family farmers and ranchers are wondering how they can keep their operations going …
