As the country welcomed President Trump back into the White House and many other state and government leaders into their newly elected positions, a few states are gearing up for special elections to fill open positions. In order to equip voters with the most up-to-date information, iVoterGuide (iVoterGuide.com),the nation’s premier Christian voting guide, is providing accurate, …
Category: Ag News
Mar 03
Continuing Centuries of Stewardship, Virginia Couple Wins National Conservation Legacy Award
Building upon the stewardship of forefathers who were ahead of their time, Benjamin and Shannon Ellis have crafted a conservation legacy amid farming in the environmentally sensitive and highly regulated Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The American Soybean Association presented the Ellises with the 2025 National Conservation Legacy Award during the annual ASA Awards Celebration event at Commodity Classic in Denver. …
Mar 03
West Texas Farm Wins ‘Bin Buster’ with Pioneer® Brand Sorghum
Farmers never know what a season may bring, but a good team helps navigate challenges and celebrate successes. Kenny Rathjen and Monte Simerly of K&M Farms in Dalhart, Texas, did both last season when the pair took home the Bin Buster award in the 2024 National Sorghum Producers Yield Contest. Verified by the National Sorghum …
Mar 03
If you Wear Cotton, You’re Invited to this year’s Denim Ball, April 4th & 5th
The Oklahoma Cotton Council is preparing to host its 6th annual Denim Ball, a celebration of the cotton industry that promises a blend of casual fun and fundraising. Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with Charity Martin, Executive Director of Member Services with the Oklahoma Cotton Council. This year’s event will be …
Mar 03
Monday 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 03
Trump Administration Ends Enforcement of Beneficial Ownership Information Requirements
The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadline. “This is a victory for common sense,” said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Today’s action is part of …
Mar 03
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces ECAP- Emergency Relief- at Commodity Classic
Commodity Classic attendees heard from the new USDA Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, on Sunday afternoon- and she unveiled the plan by the new administration to get the ten billion dollars of direct assistance to farmers passed in the lame duck session of Congress this past December out this month. Rollins says USDA will beat …
Mar 02
ASA Congratulates the 2025 Regional Conservation Legacy Award Winners
The American Soybean Association congratulates this year’s regional winners of the 2025 Conservation Legacy Award: • Benjamin and Shannon Tignor Ellis, Champlain, Virginia (South Region)• Jim O’Connell, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Midwest Region)• Kurt Stiefvater, Salem, South Dakota (Upper Midwest Region)• Aaron Thompson, Hartly, Delaware (Northeast Region) The award winners will be recognized at the annual …
Mar 02
Okfuskee Carcass Contest Turns out Record Donations
Seven Okfuskee County students competed in the Okfuskee County Cattlemen’s Association (OCCA) Carcass Contest and Beef Auction Thursday night. This contest helped participants gain real-life experience in the cattle business with allcounty-bred steers shown by 4-H and FFA members from Okfuskee County. Over $1,000 inprizes, plaques, and buckles were awarded to the top three participants. …
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