Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced that he has secured the first of many provisions to come that will benefit Oklahomans affected by tornadoes in 2024. Congressman Tom Cole has secured $25.97 million for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area through the National Park Service. This funding will be used to repair tornado damage including maintenance …
Category: Ag News
Jan 27
Cotton Incorporated Announces Beyer as Board Chairman
Marvin Arthur Beyer Jr., a cotton grower from Taft, Texas, was elected Chairman of the Board of Cotton Incorporated at the Cotton Board and Cotton Incorporated joint meeting in December 2024. Beyer brings a distinguished and respected background and dedication to the Chairmanship, a two-year term that commences in 2025. “Marvin embodies the commitment and …
Jan 27
OKFB members learn about water policy during OKFB water working group meeting
A special meeting of Oklahoma Farm Bureau members joined together for the organization’s inaugural Oklahoma Water Working Group meeting Jan. 21-22. Fifteen OKFB members representing all nine OKFB districts gathered to hear from guest speakers, about legal and regulatory frameworks, and discuss upcoming policy action surrounding water rights. Members started the morning hearing from Drew …
Jan 27
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Winter Policy Meeting: Key Takeaways on Taxes and CLO with Michael Kelsey
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) successfully concluded its 2025 Winter Policy Meeting, where OCA members gathered to discuss and adopt policies addressing critical issues impacting the cattle industry. The meeting brought together cattle producers from across the state to ensure the voice of Oklahoma’s ranchers is heard on matters of state and national importance. “Our …
Jan 27
Pittman Honored with ‘Committed to Care & Access Award’ at 2024 National Black Caucus of State Legislators Conference
Representative Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City, was honored among other elected officials, with the prestigious “Committed to Care & Access Award” at the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) 2024 Conference, held from December 2-7 in Washington, D.C. This award recognizes Rep. Pittman’s exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to reducing health care access barriers and …
Jan 27
Don’t Run Out the Clock on Food Safety this Super Bowl
If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, keep food safety in your playbook to ensure that bacteria doesn’t run out the clock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has a game plan to keep your Super Bowl servings penalty free. “One of the biggest threats to a successful game …
Jan 27
A Celestial Harvest: How NASA and USDA Cultivate a Better Future
You might be surprised to learn that the agencies responsible for feeding the nation and exploring the cosmos are deeply intertwined. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), two seemingly disparate entities, collaborate in a myriad of ways, from monitoring Earth’s climate to growing food in space. “Climate …
Jan 27
Dairy Defined: The Move Back to Milk
This just in: The sun rose today, people argued over politics…and consumers keep fleeing from plant-based beverages. That final statement is becoming so obvious that it wouldn’t be worth writing about anymore – if people paid enough attention. But given the strength of misinformation in 2025, let’s say it again: Plant-based beverages are losing market …
Jan 27
American Farm Bureau Convention Sunday Preview: Keynote Address from President Zippy Duvall, Ag Innovation Challenge Final Four, Opening News Conference and More
The American Farm Bureau Federation Convention continues with an action-packed day of programming Sunday, focused on the hottest topics and most pressing issues facing farmers, ranchers and consumers in 2025. Sunday’s slate of activities includes two general sessions, 11 workshops, the live pitch competition for the final four Ag Innovation Challenge teams and the Sweet …
Jan 27
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.
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