Category: Ag News

Legendary Pistol Pete mascot a familiar face in the Ferguson College of Agriculture

A clear testament to a spirited university is a mascot recognized around the world – and that’s just what Oklahoma State University has. As OSU begins another celebration of America’s Greatest Homecoming, it honors 100 years of its beloved mascot, Pistol Pete. “The Year of the Cowboy” was selected as the 2023 homecoming theme in …

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Cowboy Christmas Parade Coming up December 2, 10am

Make plans now to attend the Stockyards Cowboy Christmas Parade! Stockyards City Main Street invites you to Historic Stockyards City for the annual Cowboy Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd!  The festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m. with the Slash O Ranch Longhorns leading the parade.   Also included in the parade are equestrian groups, marching bands, …

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Wheat Groups Welcome New Funding for Food Assistance and Export Market Development

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) are pleased that U.S. wheat growers now have the opportunity to increase global food assistance and expand export market access under new USDA funding programs announced Oct. 24, 2023. USW and NAWG thank Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for releasing the new funds …

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Fall-planted wheat could benefit from El Nino Winter

Wheat producers attending the recent Rural Economic Outlook Conference at Oklahoma State University heard forecasts for markets and weather, both of which indicated upside potential in the year ahead. At the moment, fall planting conditions vary widely across the state. “We just got our wheat in,” said Jordan Shearer, a farmer and loan officer from …

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Student Leaders Prepare for the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis

FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education next week during the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. This time-honored tradition, hosted by the city of Indianapolis, will be held next week, Nov. 1-4. More than 65,000+ FFA members from the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin …

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Record Number of Aging Vehicles, Colder Weather Put More Cars at Risk of Breakdown This Winter

The record number of aging vehicles on our roadways and colder temperatures in the coming months put drivers at greater risk of a breakdown this winter. With that in mind, AAA is urging vehicle owners to schedule car care now to avoid becoming stranded at the roadside when conditions change. According to S&P Global, the …

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Ten Student Recipients Named in Gateway to Ag Careers Program

AgGateway is pleased to announce that ten college students have been selected to attend the organization’s Annual Conference in November through the Gateway to Ag Careers program. Sponsored by the AgCIO Roundtable, the Gateway to Ag Careers program offers students the opportunity to attend learning sessions and network with attendees at the AgGateway Annual Conference …

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Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning

RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.

Feeder Steers and Heifers Lower at Joplin Regional Stockyards on Monday

Feeder Steers and Heifers Lower, Steer and Heifer Calves Lower at Oklahoma National Stockyards on Monday

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