Apr 24
The United States has seen 70 human cases and one death from avian flu to date. In April 2024, a month after avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) was detected in dairy cows in several states, the first known human case was reported in an individual in Texas who had been exposed to dairy cows. The Centers for Disease Control …
Apr 24
As Congress prepares for the next steps in the budget reconciliation legislative process, corn grower leaders are highlighting federal tax priorities for the legislation. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is calling on farmers from across the country to contact their policymakers to voice support for several key tax provisions. “Congress will soon act on important provisions in …
Apr 24
Members of the Senate and House Democratic Caucuses are stepping up their call for votes on joint resolutions to reject Superintendent Ryan Walters’ social studies standards. If the Legislature fails to act in the coming days, those standards will take effect in the 2025-26 school year. Senate Joint Resolution 19 and House Joint Resolution 1030 …
Apr 24
John H. Pfeiffer Jr., a fourth-generation Oklahoma farmer and rancher, has been awarded the 2025 recipient of Governor Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award and is the 28th inductee into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with Pfeiffer to hear his story, which was featured in Tuesday’s …
Apr 24
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions have decreased to 2.74 percent, down from 13.60 …
Apr 24
Meristem Crop Performance® today announced a massive, multi-state, drone-powered research effort comparing “traditional practices” of fertilizer application and fully-treated soybeans with a lower-cost program powered by their patented BIO-CAPSULE™ Technology that keeps beneficial biologicals alive and vigorous. “Now more than ever, farmers need an affordable alternative to some of their traditional dry fertilizer and liquid …
Apr 24
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 19 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the five areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 24
Ag Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol provided an opportunity for various agricultural organizations to connect with legislators and the public, and the Oklahoma Pork Council’s booth, led by Cathy Vaughan, appeared to be a standout. Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Vaughan, who humorously acknowledged their booth’s popularity. “We love to hear that!” The …
Apr 24
When most people picture a farmer, they don’t envision someone teaching math, driving a school bus or managing a bank branch. Yet for the majority of U.S. farm households, income from these off-farm roles is what keeps the operation running. In 2023, just 23% of farm household income for farm families came from farming itself …
Apr 24
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
