Sep 11
Food insecurity affects communities nationwide, but its impact is disproportionately felt in rural areas. To combat this issue, the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) is partnering with Feeding America to ensure that more Americans have access to healthy meals. In a recent conversation, Linda Nageotte , President and CEO of Feeding America, and Dru …
Sep 11
General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections in August totaled $599.1 million, which is $20.7 million, or 3.6%, above the monthly estimate. This total is also $3.9 million, or 0.6%, below collections from August 2024. GRF collections for the first two months of fiscal year 2026 stand at $1.2 billion. This is $47 million, or 4.1%, above …
Sep 11
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a Bureau of Land Management proposal to rescind the 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health Rule which threatened the future of ranching in the U.S. by destabilizing a decades-old tradition of grazing on federal lands. “Farm Bureau applauds the administration and Secretary Burgum for recognizing that the 2024 …
Sep 11
Today (Wednesday, September 10), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Lucas voted in favor of the legislation and released the following statement. “Today, for the 65th consecutive year, Congress came together to fulfill the paramount duty of supporting America’s warfighters, bolstering military installations, and improving America’s military …
Sep 11
Earlier today, the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration’s Request for Information on infant formula nutrient requirements. This RFI is a part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s Operation Stork Speed, which is undertaking the first comprehensive review of infant formula nutrition standards in more than two …
Sep 11
State Treasurer Todd Russ today released the August 2025 State Tax Revenue Report, showing a seasonal dip in monthly revenue but continued steadiness in long-term revenues. Over the past 12 months, total collections reached $16.97 billion, up slightly by 0.1% from the previous year. “As a seasonal slowdown occurs, manufacturing exports continue to trend higher …
Sep 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Industry Consultant Dr. Nevil Speer, the focus turned to the question of herd rebuilding. Dr. Speer noted that while there are plenty of opinions on the subject, one of the most reliable indicators remains the cow slaughter rate. “What I watch is the …
Sep 11
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 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 remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of May …
Sep 11
Mike Trammel, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service SE District Agronomy Specialist. – Overseeding cool-season annual forage crops such as annual ryegrass and small grains (cereal rye, wheat, oats, and triticale) is a widely used establishment practice in the South for grazing or hay production. These crops can produce high-quality forage in late fall, winter, …
Sep 11
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
