Category: Ag News
Aug 14
Leaders Throughout the Country Commend EPA’s Announcement on Diesel Exhaust Fluid
On Tuesday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency is issuing manufacturer guidance to address widespread concerns from truckers, farmers, and other diesel vehicle operators about power loss and other issues caused by selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems that use diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Specifically, EPA is urging engine and equipment manufacturers …
Aug 14
Drummond files brief supporting cattle ranchers
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a brief this week supporting cattle ranchers against manufacturers who are selling foreign-sourced beef products under the “Product of USA” label. “Ranchers in Oklahoma and across the United States put in tremendous effort to produce the world’s highest quality beef,” he said. “The ‘Product of USA’ label symbolizes the …
Aug 14
Rosslyn Biggs, DVM : Rural Roots, Strong Future: Advancing Veterinary Medicine in Oklahoma
In rural America, veterinarians are more than just doctors — they are the backbone of thriving animal agriculture communities and essential partners in local economies. They care for livestock that sustain our agricultural industry, keep beloved pets healthy, detect and control diseases that can spread from animals to people, and stand on the front lines …
Aug 14
Dr. Ramon Tosta: Simple Breeding Strategies Can Boost Herd Efficiency and Profit
In today’s Beef Buzz, Oklahoma Farm Report intern Karleigh Erramouspe spoke with Dr. Ramon Tosta of New Life Veterinary Services. Dr. Tosta described estrus synchronization as “one of the greatest tools that we have developed as cattlemen,” emphasizing that “our cows need to be pregnant in order to be profitable for the ranch.” He explained …
Aug 14
Multiple Sources Confirm- No New World Screwworms in Oklahoma or Texas
Despite the social media world buzzing about the flies that lay the eggs that produce the maggots that are what we call the New World Screwworm, the Oklahoma Farm Report has been told that there are no confirmed cases of the NWS in Oklahoma- or for that matter- in Texas. Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod …
Aug 14
Applications are now open for OKFB’s Pitch the Plains competition
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has teamed up with Launch Rural OK to host the first-annual Pitch the Plains competition during the 2025 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. The competition is designed to celebrate bold ideas and spark entrepreneurship in both adults and youth across rural Oklahoma. The competition features two separate categories, including an adult category …
Aug 14
July GRF collections exceed estimate at start of new fiscal year
General Revenue Fund collections in July – the first month of fiscal year 2026 – totaled $608.5 million, which is $26.3 million, or 4.5%, above the monthly estimate. This total is also $11.6 million, or 1.9%, below collections from July 2024. “As we begin a new fiscal year, Oklahoma’s general revenue collections are off to …
Aug 14
Abnormally Dry Conditions Spread In This Weeks Drought Monitor
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, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week …
Aug 14
Survey of Oklahoma Cattle Producers Regarding Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
The Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Entomology Program is seeking participants for a study on the impact of ticks on beef and dairy cattle production in Oklahoma. We are looking for producers who are willing to complete a brief survey, to help us assess tick and tick-borne disease knowledge and prevalence, and identify preventative measures …
Ron salutes our daily email sponsors!
