Nov 14
The National Livestock Companies are pleased to announce their support, once again, for the All American Beef Battalion (AABB). On Monday, December 16th, the Oklahoma National Stockyards will auction a calf for the benefit of the AABB, along with National Livestock providing lunch for those in attendance. The AABB crew is bringing in their cooker …
Nov 14
The American Angus Association® awarded its second annual Young Breeder of the Year award to fourth-generation Angus breeder Cody Quam of Lodi, Wisconsin on November 3, during the 2024 Angus Convention held in Fort Worth, Texas. Known as a humble, quite man, Quam is not afraid to generously share his knowledge of the cattle industry. …
Nov 14
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Convention, Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA) Senior Director of Public Policy, RJ Karney, to discuss H-2A reform and the crisis in ag labor. “The ag labor discussion has been one of the top, if not the top, …
Nov 14
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 from last week. Severe drought or worse conditions have decreased to 9.38 percent, down from 41.55 percent last week. Moderate …
Nov 14
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is funding new projects in nearly every state to lower costs, expand access to clean energy and strengthen American farms and small businesses. USDA is making the investments through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a program that has seen record demand in response to …
Nov 14
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Nov 14
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays was asked to moderate a panel of five industry leaders on Wednesday at the 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasting Annual Convention in Kansas City. Included in this panel- Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, Ethan Lane, Vice President, Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Sam …
Nov 13
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of 18 new members and reappointment of 6 members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee. The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on crucial environmental issues affecting agriculture and rural communities. Dr. Beth Sauerhaft, of American …
Nov 13
Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) congratulated Sen. John Thune on being selected as Majority Leader for the 119th Congress: “Ranchers across the West have something to celebrate with Senator Thune, a champion of livestock production and rural communities, being selected by his peers to be Senate Majority Leader,” said PLC Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover. …
