Feb 20
Kansas State University is preparing to host its annual Cattlemen’s Day, a premier event for producers, industry representatives, and students. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Justin Waggoner, Cattlemen’s Day Chair, about what attendees can expect. This year’s event boasts a packed agenda, including educational sessions covering a range of topics relevant to the …
Feb 20
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America joined 10 other national trade groups in a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to set robust, timely, multiyear Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and beyond. The groups – which include the American Petroleum Institute – represent fuel producers, marketers, and agricultural feedstock suppliers who agree that …
Feb 20
Fluid milk sales in the United States showed their first year-over-year gain in 15 years during 2024, rising by 0.6% over 2023. 2024’s fourth quarter was a rather weak one for U.S. dairy exports, but cheese exports were a bright spot, reaching a new high for exports as a percentage of domestic production, at 7.9% …
Feb 20
At CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Shannon Ferrell addressed cattle producers about the importance of getting their affairs in order earlier rather than later. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with him to bring the details to you. Coverage of CattleCon 2025 is powered by Farm Data Services …
Feb 20
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions are unchanged at 0.33 percent, since January 2. …
Feb 20
The National Cotton Council directors for 2025 were announced at the NCC’s recent 2025 annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. Elected to the NCC Board during segment caucuses were: Producers – David Dunlow, Gaston, N.C.; Lewis Everett, Capron, Va.; Gerald Rovey, Buckeye, Ariz.; Matthew Hyneman, Jonesboro, Ark.; and Sutton Page, Avoca, Texas.Ginners – Ben Evans, Douglas, …
Feb 20
GROWMARK and its FS-affiliated companies have named the Enduring Farm winners for the 2024 calendar year in addition to publishing its annual Endure Report detailing the GROWMARK System’s environmental, social, and governance engagement for the prior calendar year, as part of the System’s sustainability efforts. Enduring Farms recognizes farms that go above and beyond in their commitment to …
Feb 20
RON News Director Ken Johnson reports from the State Capitol
Feb 20
Our thanks to Edmond Bonjour, the Director of the Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program at Oklahoma State University. He is allowing us to share with you his daily thoughts from the Capstone experience in Kenya for Class XXI. Day two was all about the Safari. “The OALP had a stop in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy where …
Feb 19
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, joined Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), John Fetterman (D-PA) and 13 other Senators to press the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which is one of the largest animal health outbreaks U.S. …
