Category: Ag News
Oct 10
AM Radio Essential in Rural America, Groups Say
On Tuesday, the Rural & Agriculture Council of America (RACA) and seven other organizations representing rural and agricultural interests wrote a letter to Congressional leaders in support of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This bill would require vehicles manufactured in, or imported into, the U.S. to have devices installed that provide access to …
Oct 10
Tips for Overseeding and Improving Pastures in The Fall
There are several reasons to overseed pastures in the fall, and several ways to do it. Jim Johnson of Noble Research Institute shares his best tips for cover-crop success. If you’re thinking about overseeding cover crops in your pastures this fall, that’s a good place to start – thinking about both the why and the …
Oct 10
Rep. Cole’s Column: Chaos in the Middle East
In recent years, the enemies of the U.S. and our allies have become increasingly more aggressive. Unfortunately, this weekend aggression once again came to a head when Hamas invaded parts of Israel and carried out the deadliest attacked seen in 15 years. The results have been nothing short of devastating with at least 800 innocent …
Oct 10
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes Largest French Fashion Brand Kiabi as Member
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol (“Trust Protocol”) is pleased to announce the membership of Kiabi. Founded in 1978 in Northern France and with 579 shops in 25 countries, Kiabi is committed to sustainable sourcing and driving positive social and environmental change in fashion retail. Kiabi’s “2030 Vision” aims to integrate positive fashion and sustainability with …
Oct 10
Oklahoma Water Resources Board to host second round of stakeholder input meetings in December
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s second round of stakeholder input meetings in December. As the largest user of water in Oklahoma, it is crucial for agriculture to have a voice in these meetings. The stakeholder meetings will center on the impending updates to Oklahoma’s Comprehensive Water Plan …
Oct 10
Small Business Optimism Dips in September as Inflation Remains Top Problem
Owners are pessimistic about future business conditions. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased half of a point in September to 90.8. September’s reading marks the 21st consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, unchanged from last …
Oct 10
Tough Year for Cotton in Oklahoma Due to Extreme Heat and Low Precipitation
At the Shantz Farm Field Day last week, Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, had the chance to visit with the NexGen Regional Manager, Shane Osborne, about this year’s cotton crop. According to the latest Oklahoma Crop Progress Report issued by the USDA on October 2, cotton conditions rated 9 percent good to excellent, 28 percent …
Oct 10
OCA’s Michael Kelsey Sees Optimism and Opportunity in the Cattle Industry
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back talking with the Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Michael Kelsey, about the state of the cattle industry. Through what Kelsey has seen around the country, he said there is a lot of optimism regarding the beef industry, as well as some concern. Some …
Oct 10
Red Crown Rot Threatens Midwest Soybean Yields
Red crown rot is a fungal disease of soybeans that has been common in the southern U.S. for years. AgriGold agronomist Brett Leahr is concerned about the spread of the disease in his Illinois territory and has seen the disease firsthand scouting fields. Red crown rot is caused by the soilborne fungus Calonectria ilicicola and …
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