American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the World Trade Organization ruling that China had no right to issue retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports five years ago in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. “AFBF is pleased that the WTO dispute panel ruled against China’s imposition of unjust retaliatory tariffs …
Category: Ag News
Aug 17
Don’t Miss the Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo This Weekend at the Lazy E Arena
The 39th Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Ranch Rodeo is coming up on August 18 & 19 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. 12 historic Oklahoma ranch teams will compete in the rodeo in six different events comprised of work that makes up day-to-day ranch jobs. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, talks with Executive Vice President of …
Aug 17
Minimal Changes in Drought Monitor this Week, Low Precipitation Chances Next Week
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click here. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the past few weeks. Extreme drought or worse is unchanged from last week’s 1.60 percent. Severe drought or worse has improved slightly from last week’s 5.84 percent and is now sitting at 5.35 percent. Moderate drought …
Aug 17
Driving Safety Technology Could Prevent 37M Crashes, 250K Deaths Over 30 Years
” Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are the eyes and ears of your car. They use sensors and cameras to detect potential hazards, warn drivers, and can take corrective action automatically. These safety systems are common on new vehicles, and they have the potential to save lives by preventing crashes – but how many? New …
Aug 17
Thursday 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.
Aug 16
State and Provincial Agriculture officials gather to strengthen food security and trade across North America
Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and their state and provincial counterparts from Mexico and Canada today issued a joint communiqué underscoring the role of states and provinces in protecting food security and improving the competitiveness of North American trade during the 32nd annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord. NASDA Vice President, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture …
Aug 16
WA Port Event Highlights Threat to U.S. AID Food for Peace Program
At the Washington Port of Longview, American farmers, port workers, millers, mariners, and state and federal policymakers, stood together to commemorate the significant humanitarian shipment of 28,000 metric tons of American-grown wheat on the LIBERTY GLORY as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Food for Peace program. The shipment comes as Food for Peace …
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