U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Today, USDA is providing nearly $180 million through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) with funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the …
Category: Ag News
Jan 10
Smith Bill Would Give Rural Firefighters Clothing Allowance
Rep. David Smith, R-Arpelar, has filed the “Rural Volunteer Firefighter Clothing Allowance Grants Act.” House Bill 1078 is eligible for consideration in the upcoming legislative session, which starts Feb. 3. “Rural volunteer firefighters work at their own expense to keep their friends and neighbors safe from the devastating effects of fire,” Smith said. “They are the …
Jan 10
Generally Speaking: Fighting for state sovereignty
In my two years as your Attorney General, one of my most important priorities has been to protect Oklahoma’s state sovereignty against the relentless overreach of the Biden-Harris Administration. As we turn the page on that failed Administration, I want you to know the battles I have fought on your behalf. From exercising our right …
Jan 10
Bob Rodenberger Says 2025 Kicks off with Record High Prices
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing partner, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Despite frigid temperatures on Monday, Rodenberger said that everyone who brought cattle, received good money for them. Some four-weight cattle brought $4.50, and some eight-weights brought $2.70. “It was as …
Jan 10
Cole Mourns the Passing of Neal McCaleb
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after hearing about the passing of Neal McCaleb: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of my friend, my political ally, and my fellow Chickasaw Neal McCaleb. “Neal led an extraordinary life marked by personal success and exceptional public service to his country, his state, …
Jan 10
Agreement Reached, Strike Averted on East & Gulf Coast Ports
The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance announced last night a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract, averting the possibility of a pending strike on East and Gulf coast ports. “This agreement protects current ILA jobs and establishes a framework for implementing technologies that will create more jobs while modernizing East and Gulf …
Jan 10
2024 Brought Unprecedented Zoonotic Disease Control Challenge As Well As Far-Reaching Questions of Legal Authority
While the current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) began in 2022 primarily infecting wild birds and domestic poultry, 2024 produced evidence of a mutated virus infecting dairy cattle in large numbers, as well as evidence of human infections thankfully limited in both case numbers and virulence. In human and animal health circles, the …
Jan 10
Why Trump Continues to Talk About Taking Control of Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has long expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, a Danish territory, describing it as “absolutely necessary” for U.S. security. He also raised concerns over the Panama Canal, claiming its current operation by Chinese interests undermines American control of a critical trade route. President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out using military force to acquire …
Jan 10
Friday 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.
Jan 09
Congratulations to our Pen Show Exhibitors at the 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress
The Limousin and Lim-Flex Pen Show ramps up Limousin activities at the 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress. The show took place on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Chan Phillips, Maysville, Ky. evaluated the bulls. Deb V, Treynor, Iowa, exhibited the Grand Champion Pen of Lim-Flex Bulls. The champion pen included January and February 2024 born bulls. They combined for an …
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