At this year’s American Angus Convention, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to visit with the President of Certified Angus Beef, John Stika, about the success of the Certified Angus Beef brand. The focus of the convention, Stika said, was innovation and keeping the Angus breed moving forward for years to …
Category: Ag News
Nov 06
Demand Remains Key to High Cattle Prices
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about beef demand and prices. With ever-tightening cattle and beef supplies pushing prices …
Nov 06
New Leadership elected to the American Angus Association board of directors
Association leadership selected for 2024 at the Annual Convention of Delegates. The 140th Annual Convention of Delegates for the American Angus Association® assembled November 6 in Orlando, Florida. Five members were re-elected to the board of directors for a second term. They are Mark Ahearn, Wills Point, Texas; Smitty Lamb, Tifton, Georgia; Charles Mogck, Olivet, …
Nov 06
OSU Extension to host free National Diabetes Prevention Program
Oklahoma State University Extension will host a virtual informational session on its upcoming National Diabetes Prevention Program. Oklahomans who want to learn more about prediabetes, diabetes and steps to help prevent the disease are invited to attend the session. Lauren Amaya, Oklahoma State University Extension diabetes specialist, will host the Zoom session at noon on …
Nov 06
OK Pork Council Celebrates Pork Month and Prepares for Give-A-Ham Campaign
To celebrate National Pork Month on October 24, a free Prairie Fresh pork lunch was served, courtesy of the Made in Oklahoma Coalition, Oklahoma Pork Council, Head Country, and Homeland Stores. Following the lunch, Farm Director, KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with Kylee Deniz, the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Pork Council. Deniz first commented on the sweepstakes winner, …
Nov 06
McCall Touts Latest CPAC Rating for OK Legislature
Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, today issued a statement praising the conservative rating for the Oklahoma Legislature after the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Foundation’s Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA) released its 2023 ratings of the voting records of state legislators in all fifty states. Oklahoma was ranked as the second most conservative legislature …
Nov 06
Smithfield Foods Donates $25,000 to Support Military Missions in Action
Smithfield Foods recently donated $25,000 to support Military Missions in Action, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting veterans in need, members of all armed forces, and their families. The donation will support the organization’s Homes for Healing program, which provides new or gently-used furniture and household goods to veterans, active-duty servicemembers and families in need …
Nov 06
Simmental Trustee Election: SC Region Candidate Introduction
The trustee election process continues for those located in the South Central region. Paper ballots were mailed and should be received soon if not already received, and the online voting portal is open. All active ASA members located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Texas have until December 3 at 11:59 PM to vote for …
Nov 06
Acutia launches dietary supplement offering a holistic approach to digestive health and overall wellness
Acutia Gut Health joins a line of human health supplements designed to support sustainable wellness. As both the scientific community and consumers continue to recognize the significance of gut health and its impact on overall wellness, Acutia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alltech, has announced the launch of Acutia Gut Health. The daily supplement combines …
Nov 06
CEO’s Corner: In The “Eye of The Storm,” Dairy Farmers Stand Strong
Next week, dairy farmers from across the nation are gathering in Orlando, FL, for NMPF’s annual meeting, with no shortage of important items to discuss. So, while our conversations will be cordial and collegial, in the cooperative spirit that defines our industry, our challenges are real. And, as usual, we will meet those challenges. From …


























