With extreme arctic temperatures forecast for the area starting this weekend and throughout next week, AAA Oklahoma urges drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready for the cold. “Winter is a tough season on vehicles,” said AAA Oklahoma spokesperson Rylie Fletcher. “Last winter (Dec. 2022-March 2023), AAA emergency roadside service crews responded to more …
Category: Ag News
Jan 11
Three Tips for Better Cow Nutrition
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University State Beef Cattle Extension Veterinarian, talks about cow nutrition. Good nutrition is one of the foundations for success in any cattle operation. Obtaining a basic understanding of nutrition and making data driven decisions can give every cattleman an advantage in creating a nutrition program best …
Jan 11
Solid gains for combine harvesters close out 2023 According to Data from AEM
Combine harvester sales closed out the year ahead of 2022 levels, while almost all tractor segments saw declines in both the United States and Canada, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Total U.S. farm tractor sales fell 5.1 percent in December compared to 2022, while year-to-date sales came in …
Jan 11
NIAA Selects Third Cohort for the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders Program Includes Oklahoman, Kelli Payne
The third class participating in the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders has been selected and will convene for their first session in Chicago in February 2024. NIAA established the leadership program in 2021 to provide an opportunity for animal agriculture leaders to gain next-level leadership and professional development …
Jan 11
Thursday 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.
Jan 10
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack in Celebration of National Milk Day
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered the following statement in support of America’s dairy industry, in advance of National Milk Day, which will be celebrated on Thursday, January 11. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today visited the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pa., which is the nation’s largest indoor agricultural event. While there, he met with several …
Jan 10
Drummond testifies to U.S. House Committee that Biden Administration failure to secure border endangering Oklahoma
Attorney General Gentner Drummond testified today before the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee that the failure of the Biden Administration to secure the nation’s southwest border is seriously endangering public safety in Oklahoma. The Capitol Hill hearing was part of that committee’s impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Drummond noted that …
Jan 10
November Pork Export Value Highest in 30 Months; Asia Headwinds Persist for Beef
Fueled by record performances in Mexico, Central America and Colombia, November exports of U.S. pork reached the highest value since mid-2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports slowed in November, recording the third lowest value of 2023. November lamb exports also trended lower. …
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