Nov 02
It has been a magical year for all of the National FFA Officers that are wrapping up their year of service this week at the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis as they lead the General Convention sessions this week. That includes their leader- National FFA President Andrew Seibel from Virginia. Seibel has roots in …
Nov 01
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the announcement that House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX-12) will not seek reelection after this term. “It was with deep regret but genuine respect that I learned of Chairwoman Granger’s decision to retire from the House after this …
Nov 01
Well Winter has officially shown up in Oklahoma, leaving Fall in the Dust.. However, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus we will be seeing fall-like temps across the state this weekend, “A warm-up through the weekend then a minor cold front.” We will be seeing temps climb into the high 60s, and low 70s across …
Nov 01
Many Oklahomans are involved in this year’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, competing in various events. One of those includes Whitney Glazier of the Lomega FFA Chapter. Glazier is a finalist in the American Star in Agricultural Placement. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster had the chance to catch up with Glazier and talk about the …
Nov 01
Tom and Mimi Sidwell of Tucumcari have been selected as the recipients of the New Mexico Leopold Conservation Award®. The $10,000 award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. The Sidwells, who own and operate JX Ranch …
Nov 01
Between Oct. 18 and Oct. 23, six days after a bearish Cattle on Feed report, the January Feeder Cattle (Figure 1) contract fell 6.5%, from $252.86/cwt to $236.41/cwt, while December live cattle fell 4.4%, from $187.24/cwt to $178.92/cwt. In response to the dramatic drop in futures, this week packers have been buying cattle, which has kept …
Nov 01
At the Grown Tour in Enid, Oklahoma last week, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern, Maci Carter, had the chance to talk with Brady Sidwell about Enid Brewing Company and Chisholm Trail Milling. Owned by Sidwell, Enid Brewing Company uses local grain wheat for the barley to brew the beers. “Since that time, we have added …
