Nov 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced an investment of $27.9 million across 45 organizations that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers, including programs for U.S. veterans who are entering into agricultural careers and starting new farming businesses. “The next generation of farmers and ranchers hold the promise for …
Nov 15
Recently, a bipartisan group of 14 members from eight states joined with Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) in a letter sent to U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai urging her to request the U.S. International Trade Commission to initiate a Global Safeguard Investigation requested in August by the R-CALF USA Sheep Committee’s …
Nov 15
The future of U.S. dairy farming is bright as global growth and American capacity for innovation and production combine to create a powerhouse, the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) incoming president and CEO and the organization’s economists highlighted in presentations at NMPF’s annual meeting in Orlando, FL. “In terms of the world of protein, …
Nov 15
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a department-wide language access plan to ensure individuals with limited English proficiency receive meaningful access to USDA’s resources, programs, and activities. The updated language access plan comes on the one-year anniversary of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s language access memorandum to federal agencies. Timely and accurate communication with the …
Nov 15
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a two-step stopgap funding bill which seeks to avert a government shutdown. In step one, four appropriations bills: Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, Transportation-Housing-Urban Development, Agriculture, and Energy and Water are extended until January 19th. In step two, the remaining eight appropriations bills are extended until February 2nd. This …
Nov 15
At the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Farm Director KC Sheperd talked with Vivayic Leaning Analyst and Functional Leader. Dr. Tobin Redwine. Sheperd and Redwine talk about the importance of mental health in the agriculture community. “Mental health is a growing challenge, particularly for those in youth and rural and agricultural populations,” Redwine said. …
Nov 15
On this week’s cow-calf corner, Chris Johnson and Jacee DeVries from the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences talk about genomic testing for selecting replacement heifers. Most of our spring-born calves are in the weaning process. This is the time many producers are shipping feeder cattle to the market. Some producers are thinking about …
Nov 15
At the latest American Angus Convention in Orlando, Florida, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to catch up with Oklahoma Angus Breeder, John Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer has previously served as the leadership chair of the Certified Angus Beef program and also served as the President of the American Angus Association. During the …
Nov 15
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently presented its District Administrator of the Year Awards at the organization’s 82nd annual meeting Nov. 10-12 in Oklahoma City. The District Administrator of the Year Award is presented to one county Farm Bureau administrator from each OKFB district for their contributions to the overall success of their county Farm Bureau organization. County …
Nov 15
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
