Apr 01
The 21st Annual Oklahoma City Farm Show, featuring the latest in agricultural machinery, equipment, technology, and services, is set for April 3-5, 2025, at the OKC Fairgrounds. This year’s event will showcase more than 1,000 products and services from hundreds of exhibitors, filling both the indoor Bennett Event Center and the outdoor exhibition area directly …
Apr 01
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s Executive Vice President, Michael Kelsey, who just returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., along with several members of the OCA Leadership team. Kelsey described it as a “great trip,” saying that OCA President Troy Shelby led the delegation and the …
Apr 01
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 01
This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, …
Apr 01
A breakdown on the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer March results can be viewed at https://purdue.ag/barometervideo. Find the audio podcast discussion for insight on this month’s sentiment at https://purdue.ag/agcast. Weaker expectations for the future led to a decline in farmer sentiment in March as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index fell 12 points to a reading of 140, down from …
Apr 01
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency will consolidate its downtown Washington, D.C., footprint saving $18 million annually in lease costs. Administrator Zeldin’s decision comes after an end to COVID-era remote work rules and completion of a comprehensive space analysis of the Federal Triangle campus initiated by EPA’s Office of Mission …
Apr 01
Statewide Discussion: A dynamic weather pattern today will thrust both critical fire weather and severe storm potential into Oklahoma as a bi-modal threat – fire-effective west of the dryline ahead of a frontal boundary while rain and storms are possible east of the dryline. A Red Flag Warning is in effect today until 8:00 PM …
Apr 01
Vive Crop Protection is excited to announce a label expansion for AZteroid™ FC 390 in Canada, bringing its proven disease control to a wider range of crops including sugarbeets, radishes, and a group of high-value root vegetables. The increased label versatility of AZteroid FC 390 ensures that more Canadian growers can take advantage of this …
Apr 01
Season Two Airing Nationwide on Public Television as it Continues to Shine a Light on the Importance of Farm Viability to the Public Consciousness American Farmland Trust is proud to renew its sponsorship of the national public television series America The Bountiful, premiering its second season on April 1, 2025. American Farmland Trust is the only …
Apr 01
Registration Opens April 21! Attend a Stockmanship & Stewardship event this year to experience premier cattle industry education. As technology changes and improves, these regional events will help you learn more about the latest stockmanship and biosecurity practices to help your farm or ranch stay safe and keep cattle healthy. Experts Ron Gill, Curt Pate …
