Today, the Trump Administration announced bold action to put farmers and ranchers first by dropping criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude, a South Dakota family who has a small cattle and hog operation. This family has endured a senseless politically motivated prosecution waged by the Biden Administration over 50 acres of federal land. Government …
Category: Ag News
Apr 29
Mark Johnson: Sweep Tubs vs. Bud Box
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson compares sweep tubs to bud boxes. In a cattle working facility, the function of the crowding area, …
Apr 29
NCBA and PLC Help End Targeted Persecution of Maude Family
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) commended U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for ending the overzealous criminal prosecution of family ranchers Charles and Heather Maude. Secretary Rollins’ announcement today is welcome news both for the Maude family who have endured arduous court appearances, legal fees, and the threat of prison time, …
Apr 29
Oklahoma Braces for Severe Weather and Flash Flooding
Oklahomans should be prepared for potential severe weather developing later today, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. Dubbed “The Cold Front Edition” by McManus, the severe weather threat stems from storms expected to form this afternoon along a cold front moving into the region. While severe thunderstorms, possibly bringing large hail, …
Apr 29
Spring 2025 Oklahoma Country is now available
The Spring 2025 issue of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Oklahoma Country magazine, filled with stories from around Oklahoma agriculture and Farm Bureau, is headed to mailboxes and is also available online for viewing and reading. Be sure to check out the digital copy in addition to the print copy mailed to each and every OKFB member. OKFB’s Spring 2025 …
Apr 29
Tuesday 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.
Apr 29
Year-Round E15 Helps Drivers and Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on EPA’s emergency fuel waiver allowing the sale of E15 gasoline during the summer season. “Farm Bureau appreciates EPA’s decision to keep ethanol blended gasoline available nationwide through the summer season. People who choose E15 fuel experience an average cost savings of 10-30 cents per gallon, …
Apr 29
NFU’s Rob Larew Calls Nationwide E15 a Win for Farmers and Consumers
National Farmers Union (NFU) applauds the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emergency fuel waiver allowing nationwide sale of E15 gasoline during the summer driving season. NFU has long advocated for year-round access to E15 and the expansion of higher ethanol blends, such as E30. “Nationwide E15 is a win for American farmers and consumers. Expanding access …
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