Jan 17
KC Sheperd, director of farm and ranch programming for Radio Oklahoma Ag Network, received the Journalist of the Year award from Oklahoma Farm Bureau during their 82nd Annual Meeting in November 2023. Sheperd graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with her bachelor’s degree in English literature in 1999. During her time in undergrad, she interned at …
Jan 17
Compared to the last report: The demand remains low and most ofour hay producers are still not trading much hay and only delivering to long-time customers. Many producers report they are interested inseeing if this winter storm will help move the hay market. Trends:Alfalfa Large squares $180-$200 a tonAlfalfa Rounds – No TrendGrinding hay – …
Jan 17
Vive Crop Protection Inc. announces the launch of Phobos™ FC, a foliar fungicide, designed to bring unparalleled results to sugarbeet growers facing the challenges of Cercospora leaf spot. Phobos FC fungicide combines Vive’s Allosperse® Delivery Technology with prothioconazole, to provide superior protection against Cercospora leaf spot while delivering maximum yield and sugar content. Using patented …
Jan 17
Organic Payment Gateways, an A+ rated and BBB-accredited provider of payment processing solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest offering: Online payment gateways designed specifically for legal, Farm Bill-compliant CBD and hemp seed businesses in the United States. This stable, affordable online payment processing solution for federally legal cannabis seed businesses empowers website …
Jan 17
University Products LLC, a pioneer in animal vaccine solutions, is helping to tackle the escalating threat of bovine anaplasmosis in South Dakota and beyond during recent unseasonable weather. The changing climate conditions have extended the lifespan of disease-spreading insects like ticks and biting flies, posing a significant risk to cattle herds. And a recent discovery of …
Jan 17
Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of Rabobank, a leading global food and agribusiness bank, announces the expansion and strengthening of the RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness (F&A) team in North America by welcoming Chase Beisly, Eric Gibson, Charlotte Talbott, and Matt Lewis to the growing team. Rabobank’s RaboResearch F&A group is a global team of more than …
Jan 17
RaboResearch appoints four highly accomplished research analysts to serve Rabobank and Rabo AgriFinance clients. Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of Rabobank, a leading global food and agribusiness bank, announces the expansion and strengthening of the RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness (F&A) team in North America by welcoming Chase Beisly, Eric Gibson, Charlotte Talbott, and Matt Lewis to …
Jan 17
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Brian Freking, Oklahoma State University SE Extension Livestock Specialist talks about reproductive efficiency. Breeding efficient cows is usually measured by a cows’ ability to calve each year and maintain a yearly calving interval. Recently, one of my cows provided a calf on February 14, 2023 and turned around and provided another …
Jan 17
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jan 16
Today, Governor Kevin Stitt called for a special session of Oklahoma’s 59th Legislature beginning January 29, 2024, to seek a .25% reduction in the personal income tax for every Oklahoman. “From day one, I’ve called on the Legislature to give Oklahomans a much deserved tax cut,” said Governor Stitt. “With record-breaking savings and a strong economic outlook, …
