- Oklahoma Lawmaker David Hardin Calls On Attorney General to Withdraw Poultry Lawsuit As Farmers Impacted Remain in Limbo<\/a>Wed Apr 8th, 2026 15:06:51 CDT<\/div>
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<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays has talked several times this week with Oklahoma State Representative David Hardin of Sallisaw, who is raising concerns about the real-world impact this decades old lawsuit could have on Oklahoma agriculture and rural communities.\n\n\nAt the Oklahoma House Agriculture Committee this week, Hardin brought forward a reworked version of ...<\/div>Read more\u2026<\/a><\/li>- Introducing Parker Simic of the Garber FFA, Your 2026 Northwest Area Star in Agricultural Placement<\/a>
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<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization.\n\n\nThe stars come from the four areas in four categories \u2013 Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star in ...<\/div>Read more\u2026<\/a><\/li>- Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Input Costs Concerns<\/a>
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<\/a>\n\n\n\nFarmer sentiment improved in March as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index rose from 116 points in February to 127 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index increased by 6 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 14 points (see Figure 2). The Future Expectations Index this month was still 12 points below last year\u2019s December index, and 16 points ...<\/div>Read more\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nLatest Agricultural News<\/h3>\n\n\n
- Ag groups and Lawmakers React to Courts Rejection of Negotiated Settlement in Oklahoma Poultry case<\/a>Wed Apr 8th, 2026 17:48:06 CDT<\/div><\/li>
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- Beef Checkoff Driving Strong Demand as Consumers Continue Choosing Beef<\/a> Wed Apr 8th, 2026 9:02:23 CDT
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<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn today\u2019s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Cattlemen\u2019s Beef Promotion Board CEO Greg Hanes, who says the long-term investment of checkoff dollars is continuing to pay off as beef demand remains strong\u2014even in the face of higher prices.\n\n\nBuilding Demand Through Long-Term Investment\n\n\nHanes says the current fiscal year is already ...<\/div>Read more...<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nMore Beef Buzz …<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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