Oct 04
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is talking with the executive director of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation, Mariah Reimer, about the campaign for a new headquarters for the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s’ Association. “For the first time, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation will be doing a capital campaign called ‘The Lasting Legacy Campaign to Preserve …
Oct 04
Members of Congress continue to show bipartisan support for rural small businesses as they prepare to debate the nation’s next farm bill. Last week, U.S. Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act of 2023. The legislation extends and enhances the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). Established in the …
Oct 04
Do you know someone who exemplifies what it means to be an advocate for the beef community? Nominate them for the 6th annual Advocate of the Year award. Nominations are due Friday, October 27, 2023, and the winner will be awarded a trip to the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention in Orlando, Florida in February 2024. …
Oct 04
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $27.6 million in grants to provide training, outreach and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters to help them own and operate successful farms, ranches, and forest lands. Funding is made through USDA’s 2501 Program. The 2501 program is administered by the USDA Office …
Oct 04
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) launched the Lasting Legacy Campaign on October 4 to raise $3 million to provide a new “home base” for the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA). OCA has been in the existing office in the historic Stockyards of Oklahoma City since 1968. The new building will feature more office space for staff, living …
Oct 04
Manufacturing has brought Oklahoma tremendous economic growth and stability throughout the years, and I’m proud to celebrate National Manufacturing Week alongside our small businesses, stakeholders, and state manufacturers. It’s an honor to serve a state that continues to push the envelope with cutting-edge innovation, technological development, and sustainable growth. There’s no question that Oklahoma is …
Oct 04
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to catch up with the Livestock Marketing Association’s director of government and industry affairs, Luke Hale. Over 50 Livestock Marketing Association members and staff met with senators, U.S. representatives, congressional staffers, and U.S. Department of Agriculture officials Sept. 18-19, during the association’s 17th D.C. Fly-In. Hale talks to KC about …
Oct 04
Make your mark in “Building an Angus Legacy!” Angus Foundation offers granite paver at the American Angus Association® headquarters. It’s not too late to leave a lasting mark on the American Angus Association®. By donating to “Building an Angus Legacy” cattlemen, alumni of the junior program and others can have a paver in front of …
Oct 04
The view of Wharton 3C Ranch, near Syracuse, Kansas, in the summer of 2023 is so green Shannon and Rusty Wharton might have better luck convincing people it is a slice of heaven rather than the harsh, drought-ridden environment locals know. In fact, a few years ago, there wasn’t a cow in these pastures, lack …
Oct 04
Hay is slow to steady. Very little movement across Oklahoma. The state did receive some rainfall throughout most of the state, but we still need some widespread rain as we head into our fall season. Trends:Alfalfa Large squares $180-$200 a tonAlfalfa Rounds – No TrendGrinding hay – No TrendBermuda 5×6 rounds – $70-$100 a baleBermuda …
