Oct 06
August exports of U.S. pork were steady year-over-year, led by another tremendous performance in Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were well below the large totals posted in August 2022 but showed improvement over July results. August pork exports totaled 226,519 metric tons …
Oct 06
At the Shantz Farm Field Day in Hydro, Okla., Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk caught up with Oklahoma State University Extension Cropping System Economist Josh Lofton and talked about this year’s late-season corn. Lofton spoke about some late-season corn grown in Hydro at the field day and described this type of corn as a risk-reward …
Oct 06
The co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Boozman (R-AR), applauded Senate adoption of their resolution supporting the designation of “National 4-H Week.” The resolution, introduced by Stabenow and Boozman, supports the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023 as “National 4-H Week;” recognizes the important role of …
Oct 06
State agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors each lead departments and programs unique to their state. Yet, they all play a role in advocating for farmers and agricultural businesses while protecting the people of their state. The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) recently interviewed Oklahoma Agriculture Secretary Blayne Arthur as part of its Work …
Oct 06
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back visiting with the Executive Director of Nutrition Research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Dr. Shalene McNeill, talking about beef nutrition research. “We want to build on some great research builds that we have had, even over the past few years,” McNeill said. “Now, more state …
Oct 06
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is talking with Oklahoma State University Associate Fruit and Pecan Extension Specialist, Becky Carroll, about the upcoming 2023 Native Pecan Field Day on October 12 at Leon Bailey’s Pecan Farm in Okfuskee County from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. While registration begins at 2:30 p.m., Carroll said the event kicks off …
Oct 06
October is National Farm to School Month! Join us and thousands of schools, early care and education sites, farms, communities, and organizations across the country as we celebrate food education, school gardens and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients. At the core, farm to school is built for and by communities, with all of us …
Oct 06
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Rodenberger said runs this week were lighter. “The rain slowed down some people,” Rodenberger said. “Everybody is in farming mode. This happens every October; there is nothing new about …
Oct 06
The labor shortage continues to hinder Main Street as 43% (seasonally adjusted) of all small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, up three points from August. “Small business owners have spent the first three quarters of 2023 working to recruit and retain qualified employees for their businesses, but …
Oct 06
Beginning in the late ‘70s, the Beef Quality Assurance program has changed over time to serve as an educational resource for producers while having a positive impact on the beef industry. Dan Kniffen, Ph.D., Penn State assistant professor of animal science, and Josh White, NCBA senior executive director for producer education and sustainability, join the …
