A breakdown on the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer April results can be viewed at https://purdue.ag/barometervideo. Find the audio podcast discussion for insight on this month’s sentiment at https://purdue.ag/agcast. Farmer sentiment improved in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed 8 points to a reading of 148. The improvement in farmers’ sentiment was bolstered by increases in both the Index …
Category: Ag News
May 07
Paul Vining and Paul Beck on Supplementing Dried Distillers Grains (DDGS) Cubes and Tubs to Stocker Calves Grazing Mixed Grass Prairie in Western Oklahoma
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Mark Johnson, and Beck. Today, Beck is joined by Paul Vining, OSU Department of Animal and Food …
May 07
Radio Oklahoma Network State Capitol Report for Wednesday, May 7, 2025
RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
May 06
OSU’s Josh Bushong Sees Second Hundred Million Bushel Wheat Crop in as Many Years in 2025
At the Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association’s 127th Annual Meeting, Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to catch up with Oklahoma State University Extension Area Agronomist Specialist Josh Bushong. Bushong talks about Oklahoma’s winter wheat crop and the estimates for harvested acres, yield, and total production from OSU Extension and Oklahoma Grain …
May 06
Secretary Rollins Requires States to Provide Records on SNAP Benefits, Ensure Lawful Use of Federal Funds
Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will require States to make certain all records associated with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and allotments are shared with the federal government. “President Trump is rightfully requiring the federal government to have access to all programs it funds,” said Secretary Rollins, “and SNAP is no exception. …
May 06
Rep. Nick Archer Applauds Defeat of SB2
Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, today commented on the Oklahoma House of Representatives’ defeat of Senate Bill 2, a bill he argued would set a dangerous precedent before later being overturned in court. In his debate against the bill, Archer, who serves as chair of the House Energy Committee, argued the Fifth Amendment protects the right …
May 06
Ag in the Classroom Invites Teachers to Join themm for a Specialty Crop Tour!
Ag in the Classroom will tour Growing Paynes and Bridging Vines Vineyard and Winery! Join us for a ONE day Specialty Crop Educational bus tour. Our first stop will be a farm that grows strawberries, blueberries, summer vegetables, and much more! Next, we will visit a vineyard and winery, where you will have the opportunity …
May 06
Oklahoma Prepared Public Speech Overall Champ is Annie Schneider of Seiling FFA
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the honor of helping judge the State Prepared Public Speaking contest at the 99th State FFA Convention and Expo on May 6 at the BOK Center. Once the decision was made, he scored an interview with the winning competitor, Annie Schneider of the Seiling …
May 06
REAL ID Enforcement Begins Tomorrow: Service Oklahoma Continuesto Support Travelers
Starting tomorrow, travelers nationwide must present a REAL ID-compliant license or another TSA-accepted form of identification to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities, as federal enforcement of the REAL ID Act officially takes effect. Service Oklahoma continues to support Oklahomans with REAL ID services statewide. REAL ID by the Numbers (as of May …
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