Mar 13
Warnings of imminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape that went out on Feb. 26 and 27, were the first of their kind and the product of major advances in fire and weather prediction technology which exhibit first-hand the power of partnership and inter-agency relationships. “The fires that we experienced on the 26th and 27th were …
Mar 13
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 12
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is talking with Tyler Norvell, President of OYE about this year’s Oklahoma Youth Expo. As swine exhibitors have already begun moving into the barns in preparation for the upcoming livestock shows that will take place over the next two weeks, Norvell talked about the generous rewards and scholarships …
Mar 12
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Product of USA final rule. “AFBF appreciates USDA for its efforts on the final Product of USA Rule. America’s families have taken a greater interest in where their food comes from, and this voluntary rule provides the flexibility to farmers and ranchers who choose …
Mar 12
By Gail Ellis One of the impacts of the recent wildfire in Texas and western Oklahoma is the reality that some surviving heavily pregnant cows may have injuries that prevent them from feeding their calves following birth. Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, a veterinarian and Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist, and Dana Zook, OSU Extension …
Mar 12
Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, has been named vice chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Transportation Committee. Miller, a Republican, was elected in 2018 and represents House District 81 in northwest Oklahoma City, West Edmond & Deer Creek. She currently serves as the chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, …
Mar 12
Most ranchers are skilled at spotting the types of plants they don’t want – the invasives or non-desirables – from a mile away. But Noble Research Institute advisors challenge land managers to instead start looking for the plants they do want, and then manage for more. “Our plants tell us a lot about the management that has …
Mar 12
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today at the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s Reservation Economic Summit in Las Vegas that USDA is making a $22 million grant investment to provide high-speed internet to Choctaw Nation in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. During …
