Purina Animal Nutrition has unveiled the second edition of its Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report, offering producers an in-depth look at the evolving role of beef-on-dairy cattle in the U.S. beef supply chain. The updated report features the latest data, market analysis and research-backed practices for improving beef-on-dairy outcomes from genetics and nutrition to on-farm management and marketing …
Category: Ag News
Aug 20
Growing Gardens and Connecting Communities
The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts and the Oklahoma Monarch Society launched a groundbreaking Wildlife Habitat Grant program in Oklahoma, Canadian, and Cleveland counties. This initiative is part of the Yard by Yard and Okies for Monarchs programs. Funding for this program was generously provided by the Kirkpatrick Foundation, whose support made this important conservation …
Aug 20
A Tribute to the Legacy of Bob Funk, Sr- Part Two
The Radio Oklahoma Ag Network, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Youth Expo and Cattlemen’s Congress, has produced two podcasts that salute the life of Bob Funk, Sr. Mr. Funk passed away July 15, 2025 and Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Hall of Fame broadcaster Ron Hays has talked to several individuals that knew Bob Funk, Sr. …
Aug 20
Register for Read An Accurate Ag Book Week
We sure hope you will register your class to participate in Oklahoma AITC’s annual Read An Accurate Ag Book Week! Read a book with your students, have a guest reader, or listen to one of our zoom sessions! There are lots of ways to participate! When you register and participate you are eligible to win …
Aug 20
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 20
OKC West Sees Big Calf Run and Sharply Higher Price Trends on August 19th
USDA Market News reports “Compared to last week: Steer calves 2.00-8.00 higher. Heifer calves over 500lbs 2.00-7.00 higher, under 500lbs 20.00-25.00 higher conservatively. Today OKC West had commercial quality steers and heifers from the same owner at comparable weights, with heifers selling for more dollars per pound than the steers. New buyers were in attendance …
Aug 19
Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children Support Families with Food and School Essentials
Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children are joining forces to host three Resource Rallies in communities where Smithfield operates, helping to ensure children and families return to school with food, classroom supplies and household essentials needed to thrive.“Every child deserves to start the school year with confidence and tools to succeed in and out of the classroom,” said Jim Monroe, vice president, corporate affairs for Smithfield Foods. “By partnering with Feed the Children, we are proud to support …
Aug 19
ASA Urges President Trump to Prioritize China Trade as Farmers Face Crisis
The American Soybean Association is urging President Trump to prioritize soybeans in U.S.-China trade talks, warning that retaliatory tariffs are shutting American farmers out of their largest export market going into the 2025 soybean harvest. In a letter sent today to the White House, the group called for the removal of Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans and …
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