In her first month, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has moved swiftly to advance key priorities focused on efficiency and agricultural prosperity. From addressing industry challenges to streamlining government operations, she has focused on policies that reinforce the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to serving America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Secretary Rollins …
Category: Ag News
Mar 14
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.
Mar 14
Radio Oklahoma Network State Capitol Report for Friday, March 14, 2025
RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports on the latest from the State Capitol
Mar 13
Oklahoma Faces Hurricane force Winds and Critical Fire Danger: “Firestorm” Possible
Oklahoma is bracing for a dangerous combination of high winds and critical fire weather. State Climatologist Gary McManus is warning of a “bomb cyclone” moving into the region. The term, while sounding dramatic, accurately describes the rapidly intensifying weather system poised to impact the state. Understanding the “Bomb Cyclone”: McManus explained the phenomenon, stating, “So …
Mar 13
American Soybean Association Provides Detailed Tariff Update
A trade war is escalating between the U.S. and several of its top trade partners—including China, Canada, Mexico, and even the European Union—causing uncertainty with tariff implementation, temporary suspensions, and negotiations all taking place over the past week. ASA is monitoring this rapidly evolving situation and its impact on U.S. soy growers. Here is a …
Mar 13
This Week on SUNUP: Dr. John Michael Riley Details how the Value of the U.S. Dollar Impacts Cotton Prices
This week on SUNUP, OSU Agriculture Economist Dr. John Michael Riley discusses the highs and lows of current grain and cotton markets. When asked whether the turmoil in the stock markets have been affecting the crop markets, Riley said, “For the most part, at the agricultural farm level, we don’t always see that spill over …
Mar 13
Farm Bureau’s Harvest for All Program Helps Ease Hunger
Farm and ranch families from across the nation donated 34.8 million pounds of food and raised $658,606 to help fight hunger and assist in other community service outreach in 2024 through Farm Bureau’s “Harvest for All” program. Combined, the monetary and food donations totaled the equivalent of 29 million meals. Criteria for tracking Harvest for …
Mar 13
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders Cheer EPA Administrator Zeldin’s Announcement to Revise Waters of the United States Rule
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lee Zeldin announced yesterday that EPA will work with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to deliver on President’s Trump’s promise to review the definition of “waters of the United States.” The agencies will move quickly to ensure that a revised definition follows the law, reduces red-tape, cuts overall permitting costs, …
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