Apr 25
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a nationwide order including requiring lactating dairy cows to test negative for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) before interstate transport, the Meat Institute today said that properly prepared beef remains safe to eat and called for USDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide worker …
Apr 25
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 remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Severe drought or worse is now at 5.50 percent, up from last …
Apr 25
Fusarium is a disease that strikes early, flies under the radar for much of the growing season and can cause headaches during harvest. While there’s no silver bullet for fusarium, there are steps you can take to protect your corn crop. What is fusarium?Fusarium affects corn and a multitude of other crops around the country. …
Apr 25
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a package of four federal rules that will cut air and water pollution from power plants across the country. The new carbon pollution standards, in particular, will impact Oklahoma power plants and the communities that have breathed in their pollution for generations. Specifically, it will reduce carbon pollution from …
Apr 25
A group of Texas farmers recently filed suit against the United States Department of Agriculture claiming that the USDA improperly discriminated against them in administering various disaster and pandemic relief programs. Plaintiffs in Strickland v. USDA challenge the USDA’s disparate treatment for certain producers based upon race and sex. The Plaintiffs assert that the USDA …
Apr 25
Big companies paying farmers for their carbon credits to make themselves look green and good? With commodity prices headed south, Josh McClain says he’s motivated to tap into that new income source – for his family as well as the farmers he serves. McClain and his family farm in north central Kansas near the town …
Apr 25
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 18 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the five areas in four categories- Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star in …
Apr 25
One of the frequent questions that comes up during our Noble Essentials courses is how to manage livestock around ponds on a ranch or farm. Here are several articles available on Noble.org to help with everything from balancing adaptive grazing with use of natural water impoundments, to ranch watershed management, to pond fencing and design. As you …
Apr 25
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 25
The Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture voted to approve Kaput Feral Hog Bait as a state restricted use pesticide Wednesday. Kaput Feral Hog Bait can be applied by those who are licensed in one of the three following categories: Bird and Vertebrate Animal Pests, Agricultural Plant, or private applicator. Feral swine are a non-native invasive …
