The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98. Contributing most to the rise in the Optimism Index were respondents reporting better business conditions and reporting that it is a good time to expand. In contrast to the Optimism Index, the Uncertainty Index increased …
Category: Ag News
Aug 12
Pat McFerron Warns Anti-Ag Groups Targeting Oklahoma, Urges Unity Across Livestock Species
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Pat McFerron of CMA Strategies, who warns that Proposition 12 in California, which dictates pork and egg production standards, is a gateway for anti-animal agriculture groups to expand restrictions nationwide. “The anti-animal agriculture crowd would like to spread the Proposition 12 chaos …
Aug 12
Ben Hale Cattle Market ‘Outstanding’ as Demand Surges Across Oklahoma
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Aug 12
BUTTER BELIEVE IT: CONSTRUCTION OF 800 POUND BUTTER SCULPTURE BEGINS AT NEW YORK STATE FAIR
Eight-hundred pounds of butter has arrived at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y., signaling the start of construction on one of The Fair’s most beloved attractions and best-kept secrets – the 57th Annual American Dairy Association North East Butter Sculpture, sponsored by Wegmans. Over the weekend, sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton, who have …
Aug 12
Tuesday 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 11
Crop Progress Report Shows Crop Conditions Slip Slightly Across The State
National Corn Statistics: Corn silking reached 94 percent, up one point from the previous year and down one point from the five-year average. Corn Dough reached 58 percent, equal to a year ago and the five-year average. Corn dented reached 14 points, down two points from last year and up one point from the five-year average. Corn Conditions …
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