Jun 30
Halter, the ag-tech company transforming cattle ranching, has launched Beef Pro, a product designed to move American beef producers beyond just virtual fencing and into active on-ranch performance management. Halter’s existing beef product lets ranchers virtually fence and shift herds from a smartphone, without the labor of physical fencing. Beef Pro adds a data, planning and decision-making layer, helping ranchers get more from their land. Beef ranchers can now access a wealth of data on …
Jun 30
A major Oklahoma roadside attraction has been ordered to immediately cease all animal-related operations following a federal emergency order. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a strict 21-day license suspension to the Arbuckle Wilderness Park in Davis, citing a comprehensive failure to maintain federal minimum standards under the Animal Welfare Act. The regulatory action, …
Jun 30
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Donnie Robertson, vice president of Express Ranches, about the remarkable legacy of one of the nation’s top seedstock operations after the Funk family announced plans to disperse the ranch’s beef cattle operation. When discussing elite seedstock programs in the U.S., Express Ranches …
Jun 30
You can find a PBA near you on this map from the @Great Plains Fire Science Exchange! Around 70 prescribed burn associations (PBAs) are active throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska with 182 total across the US. Neighbors help neighbors to conduct prescribed burns. PBA members are mainly landowners but also include non-profit, state agency …
Jun 30
For Joel Eigenbrood, dairy farming wasn’t a part of his original life plan. Balance sheets and budgets shaped his path into becoming a dairy advocate, using his voice to enact change in an industry he believes in. “The coolest thing about dairy is there are multiple ways to enter the industry,” said Eigenbrood. “Any career …
Jun 30
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Jun 30
At the time of this video, there are 25 cases of New World Screwworm in the United States, 24 cases are in central and southwest Texas and 1 case was detected in a dog in southeast New Mexico. The cases involve cattle, goats, sheep, and a dog. So far, there have been no detections in …
Jun 30
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on President Trump’s executive order to lift countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco through early next year. “Farmers applaud President Trump’s executive order to suspend tariffs on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. Skyrocketing fertilizer costs have contributed to rising expenses for farmers who were already struggling after …
Jun 30
This is day 9 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association, and the Kansas Cooperative Council. After several days of scorching temperatures and dry conditions, farmers have been able to return to the fields. Harvest is making steady …
Jun 30
OWRB staff is traveling across Oklahoma to meet with local residents and water users. Whether you need help with water permit applications, permit amendments, changes of ownership, water use reporting, or have other questions, our staff will be available to provide guidance and assistance right in your community. Our next stop will be in Shattuck …
