U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced he will be canceling various agency media subscriptions, totaling more than $1 million in savings for the American people. Currently, EPA spends $1.1 million in media contracts annually. Under President Trump’s leadership, EPA conducted a thorough review to identify and eliminate unnecessary expenses. “Every dollar the …
Category: Ag News
Feb 17
New DNA Testing Requirement for Simmental Natural Service Sires
During the 57th Annual Membership Meeting, Rule Amendment No. 1 passed. Effective immediately, any natural service sire born on or after January 1, 2025, must now meet the same DNA requirements (GGP-100K testing) as AI sires and donor dams before any of their progeny can be registered. To help clarify the rule change, see the …
Feb 17
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.
Feb 17
Radio Oklahoma Network State Capitol Report for Monday, February 17, 2025
RON News Director Ken Johnson reports from the State Capitol
Feb 16
Administrator Lee Zeldin Announces EPA Found Billions of Dollars Parked at an Outside Financial Institution by Biden Administration
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency found $20 billion dollars parked at a financial institution by the Biden-Harris Administration to fund partisan pet projects. Administrator Zeldin called for termination of the financial agent agreement, and for the immediate return of the entire fund balance to the United States Treasury to ensure …
Feb 16
Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud Secretary Rollins’ Confirmation
Following the confirmation of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, leaders across the agriculture industry and elected officials are voicing their support. Here’s what they are saying: U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans: “Congratulations to our newly confirmed United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. Chairman @johnboozman looks forward to working with her to serve America’s farmers, ranchers and …
Feb 16
Secretary Rollins Engages Kentucky Farmers on First Official Trip
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins began her tenure with a visit to Kentucky, engaging directly with farmers and the agricultural community. “On my very first trip after being sworn in as the US Secretary of Agriculture, it was my honor to address 15,000 freedom-loving patriots in Louisville, Kentucky at the National Farm Machinery Show,” …
Feb 16
2025 World Cotton Outlook: Economic Pressures Remain as Weak Demand Persists
National Cotton Council economists point to a few key factors that will shape the U.S. cotton industry’s 2025 economic outlook. Overall, 2024 was another challenging year for the U.S. cotton industry due to low prices, high production costs, and weak demand. As the 2025 season approaches, growers are facing difficult planting decisions as current prices …
Feb 16
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Moving Quickly on Multiple Fronts After Confirmation
This past Friday- On her first full day in office, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins moved quickly to advance President Trump’s agenda and ensure that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) better serves American farmers, ranchers, loggers and the agriculture community. Here are seven key actions Secretary Rollins took on Day One:
Feb 14
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Cancels Nine More Contracts, Saving Nearly $60 Million
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, with the assistance of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), cancelled nine contracts related to DEI, environmental justice, and more, resulting in $59,776,673.70 in taxpayer savings. “The American people deserve accountability and responsible stewardship of their hard-earned tax dollars. At President Trump’s direction, EPA, with the …
Ron salutes our daily email sponsors!
