- Oklahoma Lawmaker David Hardin Calls On Attorney General to Withdraw Poultry Lawsuit As Farmers Impacted Remain in LimboWed Apr 8th, 2026 15:06:51 CDT
Senior 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. At the Oklahoma House Agriculture Committee this week, Hardin brought forward a reworked version of ...Read more… - Introducing Parker Simic of the Garber FFA, Your 2026 Northwest Area Star in Agricultural PlacementWed Apr 8th, 2026 9:37:49 CDT
During 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. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star in ...Read more… - Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Input Costs ConcernsWed Apr 8th, 2026 8:35:48 CDT
Farmer 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’s December index, and 16 points ...Read more…
Latest Agricultural News
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Beef Buzz
- Beef Checkoff Driving Strong Demand as Consumers Continue Choosing Beef Wed Apr 8th, 2026 9:02:23 CDTIn today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Cattlemen’s 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—even in the face of higher prices. Building Demand Through Long-Term Investment Hanes says the current fiscal year is already ...Read more...
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