Apr 15
Leister selected to represent the Angus breed at the NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference. The Angus Foundation selected Jeremy Leister of Fairmont, Oka. to represent the Angus breed at this year’s National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC). Each year, the Foundation selects and sponsors an individual to attend the conference, held in June. …
Apr 15
Smithfield Foods released its 22nd annual sustainability impact report detailing sustainability goal achievements and renewed commitments that continue to drive the production of safe, wholesome and nutritious food responsibly. “Despite the difficult industry environment our company and industry faced in 2023, Smithfield remained resilient and made significant progress on our sustainability journey,” said Stewart Leeth, …
Apr 15
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 12
Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced new staff changes to his D.C. staff. With Congressman Cole’s current Chief of Staff beginning a new role with the House Appropriations Committee, Will McPherson will be promoted to become Congressman Cole’s Chief of Staff. Will, a University of Oklahoma alumni and former Governor Fallin staffer, started his career …
Apr 12
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 12
At the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Convention, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked with Callahan Grund, the Executive Director of U.S. CattleTrace. Hays is back talking with Grund today about animal identification at the speed of commerce. To listen to Part One of the conversation, CLICK HERE. “I think there is technology available …
Apr 12
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced it is issuing more than $232 million to support public schools, roads and other municipal services through the agency’s Secure Rural Schools program. As the Biden-Harris administration invests in ways for forests to generate more economic opportunity in rural areas, it also aims to support the …
