Apr 03
It’s almost here! Get ready to celebrate cotton in style at the annual Denim Ball THIS WEEKEND in OKC! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of delicious food, great company, and fun! Every dollar raised during this special event goes directly to the Committee for the Advancement of Cotton (CAC), helping to promote, protect, and …
Apr 03
Oklahoma Wheat Commission’s Mike Schulte met with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays to discuss many of the topics covered in meetings during Schulte’s recent trip to Washington, D.C. Schulte shared, “We have been having several discussions on the Food for Peace program, which has previously been housed under the U.S.A.I.D. …
Apr 03
The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office is excited to announce its latest stop on the Financial Literacy Tour, where Treasurer Russ visited Granite High School to present to sophomores, juniors, and seniors about planning for their future education. Working closely with Granite Schools Superintendent Mrs. Missy Berry, the Treasurer’s Office provided valuable insights into financial planning …
Apr 03
Don’t panic if your spring forecast is wet, cautions LG Seeds agronomist. With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting elevated odds of a wet spring in the eastern Corn Belt, even the most seasoned growers are antsy to get planting. “With many growers facing thin margins, they certainly don’t want to be faced with a …
Apr 03
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Executive Director of Market Research and Intelligence for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Mike Simone, about keeping up with today’s beef consumer. Despite economic pressures like inflation and higher beef prices, Simone says that consumer demand for beef is at an all-time high with …
Apr 03
Statewide Discussion: Leading off this morning with the optimism of statewide wetting rainfall as a wet pattern will dominate the forecast through the weekend. Wetting rains will push green-up progression into some of the areas that have not received beneficial amounts since November. Improving soil moisture combined with increasing soil temperature will drive live-herbaceous fuel …
Apr 03
Today, R-CALF USA, the nation’s largest nonprofit trade association representing independent cattle and sheep producers, applauded President Trump’s universal 10 percent tariff on all imported goods stating that the tariffs are needed to reverse the ongoing and rapid contraction of both the U.S. cattle industry and sheep industry. “Our nation’s cattle and sheep sectors are …
Apr 03
As drone technology continues to transform agriculture, SweetWater Technologies and Agri Spray Drones are stepping up as lead sponsors of a new, farmer-focused research initiative designed to deliver ground-level insights into how—and why—drones are being used on today’s farms. They join a group of powerhouse strategic partners for the research—the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), and …
Apr 03
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s announcement that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners. “Trade is critical to the success of farmers and ranchers across the country. We share the administration’s goal of leveling the playing field with our international partners, but increased tariffs threaten …
Apr 03
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement today after the White House reciprocal tariff announcement. “One thing is certain: American family farmers and ranchers will bear the brunt of this global trade war. The economic strain and uncertainty that farmers face have reached a breaking point. Without meaningful support and a …
