The fed cattle market remained very steady last week with a fractionally higher cash fed steer price at $184.92/cwt. While a positive trend at face value, many in the cattle feeding sector were disappointed that the market did not develop as strong as expected. Live Cattle futures activity has been excessively volatile in the past …
Category: Ag News
Nov 08
Drummond cautions consumers about growing online car sales scam
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is cautioning Oklahomans to be aware of a prevalent scam involving online car sales. In these scenarios, scammers post an online advertisement selling a car or other vehicle at a steeply discounted price. The ad may appear on a website of what seems to be a legitimate out-of-state dealership or auction …
Nov 08
Changes USDA Made to ERP Program to Negatively Impact Full-Time Ag Producers
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Co-Founder and managing partner of Combest Sell & Associates, Tom Sell. Hays and Sell talk about new rules the USDA has now put in place for the 3.7 billion dollars of help for farmers that was announced in October. Combest Sell & Associates represents …
Nov 08
Bennie Beutler with Beutler and Son Rodeo Company, to be Inducted Into the Rodeo Hall of Fame on November 11
On November 11, 2023, Bennie Beutler of Beutler & Son Rodeo Company will be inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame. Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to talk with Beutler about the history of Beutler & Son Rodeo Company. Beutler was born April 4, 1949, in Elk City, Oklahoma. His granddad, Elra, and …
Nov 08
OKFB Foundation for Agriculture to host silent auction, rifle raffle fundraisers at OKFB annual meeting
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture will host two fundraising activities for OKFB members to support the foundation during the 2023 OKFB Annual Meeting Nov. 10-12 in Oklahoma City. The foundation will host their annual silent auction in the Oklahoma Station 1-3 rooms and the Pinion Room at the Oklahoma City Omni Hotel and …
Nov 08
Try This Simple Stocking Rate Assessment as You Begin Regenerative Ranching
How do you know how many head of grazing livestock your ranch can support while still taking good care of your land? Hugh Aljoe of Noble Research Institute discusses overstocking, overgrazing and a quick way to take stock of carrying capacity. During Noble’s courses on regenerative ranching and regenerative grazing, our facilitators often get questions …
Nov 08
New American Angus Association President Barry Pollard Talks Genetics
At the Annual Angus Convention, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the opportunity to talk with the new president and chairman of the board of the American Angus Association, and Oklahoma seedstock producer, Dr. Barry Pollard. Hays and Pollard talk about the role he will serve and the latest technology in the beef …
Nov 08
Vive Crop Protection named one of Canada’s Clean Technology Winners in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ program
Vive Crop Protection Inc. received a Clean Technology award as part of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 program. Launched last year, the new award leadership category recognizes Canada’s top clean innovators providing processes, goods, or services that reduce environmental impacts. Vive Crop Protection’s CEO Daren Anderson credits the company’s focus of bringing real, sustainable Precision Chemistry™ …
Nov 08
IGS Stand Together airs Nov. 13 on RFDTV
Beef cattle producers considering a beef-on-dairy venture have much to explore in a growing sector of the industry. International Genetic Solutions (IGS) investigates opportunities for ranchers in its upcoming episode of IGS: Stand Together, airing 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT (6 p.m. MT), Monday, Nov. 13 on RFDTV. During the 30-minute broadcast, host Chip Kemp …
Nov 08
New Farmer-Leaders Appointed to the United Soybean Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of four new farmer-leaders to serve on the United Soybean Board (USB). In addition, 15 farmer-leaders were reappointed. In total, 22 leaders and alternates will serve three-year terms and one alternate will serve a two-year term. These USB Directors from 18 states will be sworn in for …
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