Earlier this week, as part of annual Water Week, when water professionals gather to discuss priority issues impacting the industry, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Senior Advisor for Water Jessica Kramer joined a roundtable to discuss the Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (WIFIA). The WIFIA program provides borrowers with flexible, affordable financing options to …
Category: Ag News
Apr 11
Canadian Sales of Agricultural Tractors and Combines Grow as U.S. Sales Decline in March 2025
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian sales of agricultural tractors and combines grew in March compared to the year before, while U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines declined during the same time period. “We are thrilled to see this growth in Canadian equipment sales; however, the drop in agricultural tractor and …
Apr 11
Klobuchar, Colleagues Press U.S. Trade Representative on Impacts of Tariff Taxes on Farmers
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and 18 of her colleagues are asking U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer for information on how the Administration’s tariff taxes will impact farmers across the nation. “We write with great concern about the impact of the Administration’s reckless tariff agenda on our nation’s farmers,” wrote the Senators. “Farmers not only …
Apr 11
In the Trump Cabinet: Brooke Rollins is a True Champion for Ag – RFK Junior is a Wildcard
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had an in-depth conversation with NCBA’s Vice President of Governmental Affairs Ethan Lane and has been featuring highlights from it over the past couple of days of BeefBuzz. On Wednesday, they discussed the necessity of Trump’s tariff policies and why NCBA supports them. On Thursday, they discussed the challenges of getting …
Apr 11
EPA Administrator Zeldin Releases Video Message About the EPA Mission
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared a message to America earlier this week, highlighting EPA’s mission, its statutory obligations, and the work the agency does to protect human health and the environment for Americans across the nation. Administrator Zeldin affirmed his commitment to protecting our environment and growing our economy under his …
Apr 11
Bob Rodenberger Observes Lighter Runs in Cattle Markets: Prices Remain Strong
Farm Director KC Sheperd is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing partner, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. “Normal is crazy,” Rodenberger began, then described lighter runs in Oklahoma City due in a large part to muddy conditions and in a small part to the instability of the …
Apr 11
Oklahoma Braces for Early Warmup, Potential Triple-Digit Temperatures
Oklahoma is gearing up for a significant temperature spike, with the possibility of seeing triple-digit heat unusually early in the season. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, a “big warmup” is on the horizon for the state. This potential jump into triple digits this weekend would be notably ahead of schedule. As McManus pointed out, …
Apr 11
Introducing Avery McGill of the Byng FFA Chapter, Your 2025 Southeast Area Star in Ag Placement
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 11
Friday 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.
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