Oklahoma City continues to stand out as one of the most affordable places to live in the country. The Council for Community and Economic Research’s (C2ER) Q2 2025 Cost of Living Index, published Aug. 22, 2025, ranks Oklahoma City sixth lowest among 245 participating urban areas nationwide. When factoring in population size, Oklahoma City is …
Category: Ag News
Sep 04
ARA and TFI Praise Trump Administration’s Recognition of Potash as Critical, Push Same for Phosphate
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and the Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today praised the Trump Administration for the forward-thinking and decisive action of including potash on the official draft Critical Minerals list. “Over half of all global phosphate production occurs in China and Russia,” said ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock. “China is no stranger to restricting its …
Sep 04
Farmer Fears Over Economic Conditions
In an Article for DTN Chris Clayton Writes: Hundreds of farmers in northeast Arkansas met Tuesday with federal officials to talk about their current financial challenges and fears they could be forced to walk away from farming. The gathering, with a crowd estimated between 400 and 500 people, underscored that even as USDA projects overall …
Sep 04
What Farm Equipment Manufacturers Are Saying About 50% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
In a Farm Journal Story Matthew Grassi writes: Farm equipment manufacturers have spent the past nine months dealing with tariff fallout and implications. It’s an effort borne out of sheer necessity — that’s because the various tariff levels and targets have changed faster than a Kansas prairie headwind during spring planting. It’s why we talked …
Sep 04
Union Representing Poultry Plant Workers Oppose Bill to Allow Increase in Poultry and Pork Line Speeds
Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), recently introduced the American Protein Processing Modernization Act, which would provide a permanent framework to increase poultry and pork line speeds, a clear danger to workers and America’s food supply. Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), which represents over 15,000 poultry workers at facilities across …
Sep 04
Lankford Renews Push to End Government Shutdowns, Hold Congress Accountable
US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19) reintroduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025, which would take government shutdowns off the table and force Congress to stay in town until their work is done. “We have to change the way Washington spends money. Our debt is now more than $37 trillion. Congress cannot keep avoiding …
Sep 04
Oklahoma Bids Farewell to Summer with a Strong September Cold Front
Well, roll out the Pumpkin Spice, as it appears that the changing weather in Oklahoma’s summer temperatures is almost gone for good. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, a strong cold front is set to move into the state, bringing another taste of fall. The recent trend of highs in the 70s and 80s has …
Sep 04
Submit Your Route 66 Centennial Arts Events to TravelOK
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is inviting Oklahomans to submit events celebrating the 2026 centennial of Route 66 to TravelOK.com. The Mother Road turns 100 next year, and special events are being planned across Oklahoma and other Route 66 states. Thousands of travelers are expected to visit sites along the famous highway during …
Sep 04
Better Cattle Bring Opportunity
Cattle keep getting better, but that doesn’t mean producers should slow down progress. That’s what attendees took home from the 2025 Feeding Quality Forum, Aug. 14 and 15 in Rochester, Minn. It’s call to action for the entire beef industry. Better cattle, yet new and old challenges for each segment. “I would say congratulations to those of …
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