Dec 19
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Dr. Rosslyn Biggs talks about Anaplasmosis. Bovine anaplasmosis is caused by the rickettsial bacteria, Anaplasma marginale. It invades the red blood cells leading to early signs such as fever, anemia, pale mucous membranes, weakness, and loss of appetite. As the disease progresses, excitement, jaundice, incoordination, and death may be seen. Abortions …
Dec 19
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays is talking with the Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane, about politics impacting the beef industry. “Everything is in play right now,” Lane said. “Obviously, everyone is watching the debates and watching those races shape up, speculating on the future of …
Dec 19
In an era marked by unprecedented global challenges, the necessity for a strong national defense has never been more apparent. The tumultuous events that have unfolded across our world and the threats we face in the near future stress the urgent need for a resilient common defense capable of protecting American interests and values on …
Dec 19
Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA Let’s go over some basics: First, the value of light-weight cattle is the expected future value of the animal when it reaches slaughter weight. Second, the fed cattle cash market is the industry’s price discovery market and the primary starting point used to formulate an expected future value …
Dec 19
Iowa agronomic professional Adam Darrington has joined Meristem Crop Performance, one of the fastest-growing crop input suppliers in America. Darrington will apply his skills as an account manager and dealer coach for Meristem in Iowa. “We continue to gain traction with our innovative products and see more and more farmers benefit from using them in …
Dec 19
Beef cow culling normally peaks in the Fall and this year has been no exception to that. The big surprise is just how big culling has been this Fall given a smaller cow herd. Several reasons are probably combining to keep culling high. Drought in many areas, including the South, high cull cow prices, and high hay costs. Grabbing …
Dec 19
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that the department is issuing grant assistance totaling more than $24.1 million to three Tribal Nations in Oklahoma to assist in high-speed internet, higher education, tribal language preservation, and STEM courses for high school students. The grants will go to …
Dec 19
The Oklahoma House of Representatives is continuing its standard practice and tradition of fiscal transparency this year with upcoming agency performance reviews and budget request hearings. Each year, House Appropriation & Budget subcommittees hold hearings prior to the legislative session in which state agencies, boards or commissions that receive state funding come before the appropriate …
Dec 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Dec 19
For the 12th time in 13 years- the folks at the Oklahoma National Stockyards stopped their final Monday sale of the year and did a special fundraiser for the All American Beef Battalion (SteaksForTroops.Com) that was founded by Bill Broadie from western Kansas- The 870 pound calf was sold 27 times midday in the sale …
