Farmer and rancher delegates from Oklahoma and 49 other states and Puerto Rico to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 105th Convention adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2024 on Tuesday. After the work was done, Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talked with the Vice President of Public Policy for Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Steve …
Category: Ag News
Jan 24
American Farm Bureau Delegates Establish 2024 Policies for the General Farm Organization
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 105th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2024. Key topics ranged from artificial intelligence, to labor, to crop insurance. For the second year, delegates were polled at the beginning of the voting session regarding their farms. The results show 99% of …
Jan 23
OSU Students Eligible for Free Cooking Classes on Campus
Students at Oklahoma State University are well-versed in attending classes, taking notes and test preparation. Still, some may need assistance with developing skills in food preparation, healthy cooking techniques, food safety and nutrition. Cooking with Extension and Pete’s Pantry is a joint effort of OSU Extension, Community Nutrition Education Programs, Pete’s Pantry, Basic Needs Resources …
Jan 23
Rep. Cole’s Column: Finishing the Job
Last week, both chambers of Congress passed, and the president signed into law, another continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government and avoid a partial government shutdown. While this is not where I hoped lawmakers would be at this point in the appropriations process, Congress’s annual process to fund government functions and agencies, it has …
Jan 23
John Deere Precision Upgrades Introduces Precision Ag Essentials Kit
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern Maci Carter recently had the chance to visit with John Deere, Marketing Manager for Precision Upgrades, Yancy Wright, about how Precision Upgrades is helping farmers invest in greater technology to improve their operations. Previously branded as John Deere Performance Upgrades, John Deere Precision Upgrades is a group within John Deere …
Jan 23
OCA’s Michael Kelsey Discusses Positions on Policies Impacting Oklahoma Ranchers
At the 2024 Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s annual policy meeting, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with OCA’s Executive Vice President, Michael Kelsey, and talked about the association’s positions on particular policies. Kelsey first talked about OCA members’ stance on income taxes. “We modified our opposition to the removal of the state income …
Jan 23
Barn Owl Precision Agriculture Wins Ag Innovation Challenge
The Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, now in its 10th year, provides opportunities for Farm Bureau members to showcase business innovations being developed for agriculture. Barn Owl Precision Agriculture is the winner of this year’s competition. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, announced the winner from among four finalists at the …
Jan 23
December 2023 Investment Report from State Treasurer Todd Russ
PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE, DIVERSIFICATION, AND STRATEGY September portfolio yielded 3.05% with a weighted average maturity of 976 days. Total portfolio market value of $15.8 billion, up $1.9 billion in comparison to December 2022. Total portfolio contained 66% in U.S. Treasurys, 8% in U.S. government agencies, 17% in mortgage-backed securities, 8% money market mutual funds, 0.3% in …
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