Entries are now open for the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress, renowned as ‘The World’s Largest and Most Elite Cattle Show.’ This premier event is a celebration of excellence in the cattle industry, and cattle producers across the country are planning to be part of it. The stage is set for an extraordinary showcase of the finest …
Category: Ag News
Nov 18
OSU’s Peel Believes Cattle Producers Like Market Prices and are Moving Calves to Pocket Some Cash
The latest USDA Cattle on Feed report, released on Friday November 17th, shows that placements of cattle into feedlots was elevated above a year ago for the second straight month. But Oklahoma State University Extension Economist Dr. Derrell Peel says that this month- the market watchers were not blindsided and actually forecast a larger placement …
Nov 17
Oklahoma Ag Groups Join More than 140 Agriculture Groups to Urge Revision of Harmful ERP 2022
Over 140 agricultural groups this week joined a letter expressing deep concern over USDA’s Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022. Four Oklahoma Ag Groups- Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Cotton Council, Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association and the Oklahoma Soybean Association- have signed the letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. The groups wrote, “We are very concerned …
Nov 17
Land O’Lakes President and CEO, Beth Ford Named to Inaugural TIME100 Climate List
Beth Ford is recognized for expanding access to sustainable agriculture practices to America’s farmers. TIME named Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford to the inaugural TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. “Thank you, TIME, for including Land O’Lakes on the list. It’s an important recognition that …
Nov 17
NMPF Statement on Farm Bill Extension in Funding Bill
Statement from Jim Mulhern, President & CEO: “We commend House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairs Glenn Thompson and Debbie Stabenow, as well as Ranking Members David Scott and John Boozman, for their bipartisan work to finalize this farm bill extension as part of the congressional spending agreement President Biden signed today. “Along with continuing critical …
Nov 17
How to manage holiday spending
‘Tis the season for spending. Holiday gifts, decorations, special meals and travel can take a toll on anyone’s budget. Oklahoma State University Extension has tips to help consumers keep their spending in check. “To help keep your holiday budget on track, think about intentional or mindful spending,” said Suzette Barta, community engagement coordinator for OSU’s …
Nov 17
Management of Row Crop Diseases with OSU’s Maira Duffeck
At the 2023 Ag Expo held in Norman, Oklahoma, Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk had the chance to visit with one of the speakers, Dr. Maira Duffeck, about the management of row crop diseases. Duffeck is an Oklahoma State University entomology and plant pathology expert and row crop specialist. She was able to give insight …
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