Apr 22
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. The Outstanding Achievement in …
Apr 22
The American Farm Bureau Federation and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau today presented House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) with AFBF’s Golden Plow award. The Golden Plow is the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress. This is the second Golden Plow award for Chairman Thompson. He was previously honored in 2014. …
Apr 22
Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, on Monday secured passage of a bill that will create a lottery system for nonresidents seeking a hunting, killing or trapping permit with the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Senate Bill 448 requires out-of-state hunters to pay a $100 permit fee in addition to the traditional hunting license fee to use refuge or …
Apr 22
Registration is now open for three Stockmanship & Stewardship events to be held this summer. Stockmanship & Stewardship is a unique educational experience for cattle producers featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) educational sessions, facility design sessions and industry updates. 2025 Stockmanship & Stewardship dates and locations: During each event, producers can …
Apr 22
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Apr 22
The American Farm Bureau Federation today asked for changes to the “Waters of the United States” rule to bring it in line with the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court ruling, which called for more clarity in water regulations. AFBF submitted comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s request for recommendations. “Considering drains, ditches, stock ponds, impoundments, irrigation ditches, …
Apr 22
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 22
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released the following Earth Day message to the American people, reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to our core mission of protecting human health and the environment. “From the mountains to the plains, the rivers and the oceans, across our nation’s vast landscape, we all have a stake in …
Apr 22
SweetWater Technologies, a company committed to supporting the success of growers through drone application and high-performance crop input products, has added two emerging professionals in agricultural technology to its growing team: Ryan Liebermann and Alex Hokey, both graduating in May from Purdue University’s Agricultural Systems Management program. These homegrown hires bring not only academic excellence but also …
Apr 22
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 discusses increasing calving ease without sacrificing performance. Sire selection, natural service or AI is critical. Over time, …
