U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently identified an instance of a traveler-associated human case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reaffirmed its robust surveillance and trapping strategy, confirming there have been no detections …
Category: Ag News
Aug 27
Wednesday 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.
Aug 26
Calling All Ranchers, Farmers, and Food Producers — We Want You in the Directory!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the first official directory from the Wellness Alliance of Oklahoma — and we’re starting with the Ethical Ranchers & Farmers Directory, led by Tyler Peck, Chair of our Agriculture Committee. This directory will feature regenerative ranchers, ethical farmers, and local food producers who are committed to the health …
Aug 26
John Deere Announces B30 Biodiesel Compatibility Across Engine Portfolio
Today, John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced the approval of B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines. This increases the previous approval of blends up to B20. The announcement will also be highlighted this week at the 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL, where all John Deere equipment operated …
Aug 26
Register now for the Cotton Field Day on Sept. 25
– Oklahoma State University Agriculture will host its biennial Cotton Field Day in September for producers to learn about OSU’s cotton variety trials, weed control, irrigation and chemical applications. OSU Agriculture Field Days are educational events presented by OSU Ag Research and OSU Extension that share research-based information and resources with Oklahomans. Field days showcase current agricultural research and relevant best …
Aug 26
Capitol to Community: Broken Arrow
Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert and members of the House Republican Caucus gathered in Broken Arrow this past Thursday for the second stop of the Capitol to Community tour. The day began at the Broken Arrow Student Event Center, where community leaders including James Bell, President of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, City Manager …
Aug 26
The Corn Economy: High Production Cost Series, Part 1
The National Corn Growers Association is concerned about the tough financial reality facing many farmers today. While NCGA maintains a persistent focus on driving additional sources of demand for U.S. corn in effort to improve the outlook, it is also analyzing input costs that remain near record highs. This is Part 1 of a three-part …
Aug 26
$93,500 returned to Texas sale barns following TSCRA Special Ranger investigation
Four Texas livestock sale barns were returned $93,500 following an investigation for hot checks led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Kenny Murchison. On Aug. 17, Murchison was notified by a sale barn that a $36,000 check was returned for insufficient funds. Through his investigation, Murchison discovered that another sale barn had …
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