Category: Ag News
Jan 10
CHS Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings
CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, today released results for its first quarter ended Nov. 30, 2023. The company reported quarterly net income of $522.9 million compared to $782.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. First quarter fiscal year 2024 highlights: “CHS earnings were strong for the first quarter, despite a …
Jan 10
AFR Insurance Named on the 2024 Forbes America’s Best Insurance Companies List
AFR Insurance has been named on the 2024 Forbes list of America’s Best Insurance Companies. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced Sept. 26, 2023, and can currently be viewed at forbes.com. Forbes’ 2024 America’s Best Insurance Companies were …
Jan 10
Harmon Named Senior Director of Young Farmers & Ranchers
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named Burton Harmon as the organization’s senior director of Young Farmers and Ranchers. In his new position, Harmon will work alongside OKFB’s grassroots-elected YF&R Committee to coordinate programs and events for Oklahoma agriculturalists ages 18-35 to help young Farm Bureau members develop their leadership, advocacy and business skills. Harmon has worked …
Jan 10
Cattle Needs Rise as Temperatures Drop
Cattle producers need to follow recommended livestock-care checklists to mitigate significant dangers that arctic blasts bring to animal health and production, said Oklahoma State University experts. Ranchers might not typically think about frozen water sources during a mild winter, for example. So it’s important to remember that cattle in southern Great Plains states are relatively …
Jan 10
Oklahomans Deserve a Homeland Security Secretary Who Believes in Borders
The following column by Congressman Josh Brecheen first appeared in The McCarville Report. Since coming to Congress just over a year ago, I’ve had the honor of serving on the House Committee on Homeland Security. Our committee has been granted broad legislative authority to keep America’s homeland safe. We’re responsible for overseeing the Department of …
Jan 10
BASF recognizes Cotton Marketer of the Year at Beltwide Cotton Conferences
BASF is proud to sponsor the prestigious Cotton Marketer of the Year award, given annually at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in Fort Worth, Texas. The Joseph J. O’Neill Cotton Marketer of the Year award presented by ICE Futures (formerly the New York Cotton Exchange) and BASF dates back to 1991. This year’s recipient is Jason …
Jan 10
New Frontiers in Agriculture – Let’s Get Ready for Launch!
Time is running out to secure your spot at 2024’s Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas! Early bird pricing ends on January 12, so make sure to register now to take advantage of the discounted rates for National Corn Growers Association members. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with exciting activities planned from …
Jan 10
Hay Demand Remains Low Across the State
The demand remains low and most of our hay producers are still not trading much hay and only deliveringto long-time customers. Many producers report they are interested in seeing if this winter storm will help move the hay market.Trends:Alfalfa Large squares $180-$200 a tonAlfalfa Rounds – No TrendGrinding hay – No TrendBermuda 5×6 rounds – …
Jan 10
Rick West Bill Would Extend Tax-Free Vehicle Title Transfers to Grandchildren
Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, recently filed legislation that would extend tax-free vehicle title transfers from grandparents to their grandchildren. Currently an excise tax is levied upon the transfer of legal ownership of any vehicle registered in Oklahoma. Exceptions include people who possess an agricultural exemption, and for title transfers between husband and wife and parent …
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