Jan 22
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is providing multiple internship opportunities for students to learn about different aspects of the cattle industry. Internships are offered in NCBA’s offices in Denver, Colorado and Washington, D.C. New this year, NCBA is launching a Producer Education and Sustainability Internship focused on implementing the cattle industry’s sustainability goals, supporting the …
Jan 22
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects to lower energy bills, generate new income, create jobs, and strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. Many of the projects are being funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, …
Jan 22
The importance of collaborative ag industry partnerships is front and center in a new video funded in part by the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Market Development Action Team. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) partnered with U.S. Pork, U.S. Soy, NCGA, the Beef Checkoff, and American Lamb to produce a visually engaging narrative that showcases how American …
Jan 22
Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, this year will again pursue legislation that would remove the ability of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) to certify as a peace officer any person with permanent resident alien status. West filed House Bill 1026 in 2023, and the bill passed the House Criminal Justice Committee but …
Jan 22
Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System Program (ASAFS) supports the development of improved alfalfa forage and seed production systems. Proposals submitted to ASAFS should address one or more of the following priorities: The ASAFS is an integrated research and Extension program that supports technology transfer to improve overall agricultural productivity, profitability and conservation of natural …
Jan 22
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is talking with DVM, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Rosslyn Biggs, about caring for livestock in cold weather and preparations to make beforehand. Biggs also talks about OSU’s study on internal parasites, the Integrated Beef Cattle Program, and the upcoming Oklahoma Veterinary Conference. Biggs said older cows and …
Jan 22
The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) is excited to announce new financial support from General Mills for the CARE program – an initiative in partnership with the Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project Inc. (OBHRPI). The goal of the CARE program is to increase the number of farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma participating in conservation …
Jan 22
NASDA members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, have chosen five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2024. They include the 2024 Farm Bill, food safety, labor reform, pesticide regulation and PFAS. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney remarked on the gravity of these issues for 2024. “These issues were chosen for the organization’s 2024 …
Jan 22
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson talks about the value of a good bull. The spring bull buying season is here it’s time …
Jan 22
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Oklahoma State University Livestock Market Economist, Derrell Peel, about the latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report released on January 19, 2024. In the January Cattle on Feed Report, Peel said placements in the month of December came in at 96 percent of a year ago. …
