Category: Ag News

Inside Linz Heritage Angus: A Legacy of Quality from Farm to Table Since 1963

Begun in 2012, Linz Heritage Angus started with ten young cows and their calves. Now, located in Byars, Oklahoma, the ranch is comprised of more than eight hundred mama cows. While attending the Cattlemen’s Congress, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays met up with Owner and CEO Fred Linz to talk about the family …

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Opportunity to Work with Oklahoma Ag In The Class Room

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Are you a retired, part-time, or a teacher that works four days a week? Are you an extension agent that would like to get more connected with the schools in your area? If so, we have an opportunity for you! Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom is working with Nutrien to bring the Seed Survivor Mobile Classroom …

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Early bird registration open for Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit

2025 theme is Food for Thought: Dishing on Sustainability Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance opened registration for its 2025 Stakeholders Summit, themed “Food for Thought: Dishing on Sustainability.” The 2025 event is set for April 30-May 2 in Arlington, Va., and will be moderated by National Pork Board’s Angie Krieger. Early bird registration rates are …

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Ag in the Classroom Needs your Help🏫

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Are you a retired, part-time, or a teacher that works four days a week? Are you an extension agent that would like to get more connected with the schools in your area? If so, we have an opportunity for you! Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom is working with Nutrien to bring …

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Thursday 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.

Drought Conditions in Oklahoma are Unchanged in Latest Drought Monitor Report

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. Severe drought or worse conditions are unchanged at 0.33 percent. Moderate drought or worse conditions are …

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National Farmers Union 123rd Anniversary Convention Headed to OKC this March

Join family farmers and ranchers from across the country for three days of meaningful fellowship, thoughtful policy conversations, and inspiring speakers.   Policymakers and thought leaders will share the information we need as we enter a new Congress and administration. We will discuss topics ranging from:  And, as always, we look forward to a robust debate …

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Oklahoma County Farm Bureau donated $5,000 to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

Oklahoma County Farm Bureau donated $5,000 to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Friday, Jan. 3, to provide meals to Oklahomans facing food insecurity. The donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling Oklahoma County Farm Bureau’s impact. “With this $5,000 gift, it will double to $10,000, which will provide 30,000 meals to chronically hungry children, families …

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USMEF Statement on East/Gulf Coast Port Labor Contract Agreement

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced this evening that they have reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year master labor contract covering ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. The two sides agreed to extend the current contract until the ILA’s full Wage Scale Committee …

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2025 U.S. Agricultural Trade Outlook: Navigating Uncertainty Amid Policy Shifts

The U.S. agricultural trade outlook for 2025 is clouded with uncertainty driven by both global economic dynamics and domestic policy shifts. As shown in Figure 1 below, the USDA projects that agricultural exports could reach $170 billion—a slight decrease from the 2024 calendar year. Imports are expected to reach a record $215.5 billion. If both projections are …

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