Dec 27
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is talking with Dave Carter about his involvement with the Flower Hill Institute. Carter is a director of the Flower Hill Institute and works to provide technical assistance to those who are working to expand and develop meat and poultry processing facilities. Flower Hill Institute is a Native-owned, community-directed nonprofit. The …
Dec 27
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Dr Paul Beck of OSU’s Animal Science Department looks at a cost/benefit analysis of supplements for mama cows during the winter months. It is well past time to consider supplementation options for getting our cows through the winter while preparing them for spring calving. Although down some, feed prices do not …
Dec 27
2003 was in it’s final days- everyone had their mind on the Christmas holiday- and then the cattle industry in the US got a hard jolt of reality about the fragile state of it’s well being. Michael Kelsey is one of those who lived through the event that was coined by some in the business …
Dec 27
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Dec 26
While the Oklahoma hog inventory has dropped 8% in December 2023 versus a year ago- the US hog herd is a few thousand head larger this December versus last. Key findings in the national report include: To obtain an accurate measurement of the U.S. swine industry, NASS surveyed 6,341 operators across the nation during the …
Dec 26
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern, Maci Carter, is visiting with the President of the National Pork Producers Council, Scott Hays, about an update on issues in the pork industry. Scott Hays is a fifth-generation pork producer and has been involved in many aspects of production. While owning sows and production facilities, he enjoys involvement in …
Dec 26
If you put up a Real Christmas Tree this year, you have a couple of options for disposing of it this year. From December 26th to January 15th, folks can drop off their Christmas Trees at Wheeler Park (3600 Pat Murphy Dr). and Will Rogers Park. (1120 S Western Ave) Trees must be free of …
Dec 26
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Dec 26
The following is our post in the Daily Email we send weekday mornings about Jarold Callahan, who passed away this past Saturday. We have details of the services announced by the Callahan family: It’s a sad Christmas for those of us who knew Jarold Callahan. Unexpectedly, he died on Saturday, December 23rd while visiting family …
Dec 25
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Dr. Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist reviews 2023 and looks ahead to the new year in the beef cattle business: The end of 2023 arrives at a time when we, as cattle producers, have a great deal to be thankful for. Strong cattle prices and …
