Dec 21
Heifer package, donation lots, and live auction to support Angus education, youth and research. January brings a number of opportunities to support the Angus Foundation’s mission to advance Angus education, youth and research. With offerings available in conjunction with both Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, and the National Western Stock Show in Denver, next month …
Dec 21
The National Corn Growers Association is increasing pressure on U.S. officials to reopen the recently closed Eagle Pass and El Paso rail crossings into Mexico. “These closures will have an immediate and prolonged impact on corn exports to Mexico, one of our closest and largest trading partners, during a period of high demand,” NCGA President …
Dec 21
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with the National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor, Anne Steckel, about the Fairness for Farmers Campaign and more. “The National Farmers Union is a very grassroots-driven organization,” Steckel said. “All of our policy starts from our farmer members at the state level.” Through the Fairness for Farmers Campaign, NFU advocates …
Dec 21
Faculty, staff and administrators from the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture were recognized earlier this month at OSU’s annual University Awards Convocation. “These recent award winners exemplify the spirit of our institution through their dedication, commitment and innovation, reflecting their hard work and showcasing the bright future for OSU Agriculture,” said Jayson Lusk, …
Dec 21
On Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was forced to suspend rail operations at key points into and out of Mexico, specifically El Paso and Eagle Pass, Texas, to alleviate a sharp increase in illegal immigration at the border. These actions affect U.S. corn and barley at this time, two commodities …
Dec 21
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is back talking with Terrain’s Chief Research and Analytics Officer, Don Close, for part two about the cow that stole Christmas in 2003. Close said the biggest impact of the first case of BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) in the U.S. 20 years ago was on exports. “Exports accounted …
Dec 21
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero, unchanged from the past three months. Extreme drought or worse is now at .19 percent, down from last week’s 1.15 percent. Severe drought or worse is now at 4.49 percent, down from last week’s 10.38 percent. …
Dec 21
Oklahoma Farm Bureau encourages farmers and ranchers who hold a private applicators license to recertify their licenses that may be up for renewal. Holders of private applicators licenses in the state of Oklahoma who received a renewal notification letter from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry need to recertify their licenses that are …
Dec 21
Midwest Dairy, the checkoff organization representing over 4,000 dairy farmers in a ten-state region in the Midwest, would like to share that Molly Pelzer, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Midwest Dairy, has officially announced her retirement from the organization effective in March of 2024. Midwest Dairy’s board has engaged a search firm to …
Dec 21
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement regarding the ongoing suspension of rail operations by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at two crossings in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas. “Every day, millions of gallons of American bioethanol and key coproducts like high-protein animal feed are transported safely and efficiently by rail. …
