Below is an analysis of the wheat markets from Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist, Dr. Kim Anderson: The market has knocked another 35 to 40 cents off the price of wheat. The price of wheat is $6.56 in Pond Creek, $6.11 in Altus and $6.21 in Perryton, Texas. Wheat may be forward contracted …
Category: Ag News
Aug 31
Two Oklahoma men arrested and charged for equipment theft
Adair County men face charges in Cherokee Nation Tribal Court Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association special rangers arrested James Glenn Sawney and Donnie Lee Nail for larceny of equipment, implement of husbandry, and possession of stolen property this July. The arrests stem from an investigation conducted by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special …
Aug 31
Can Avocado Peels Help Curb a Plastic Waste Problem?
Over the past two decades, the United States has been importing more and more avocados each year, underlining a growing obsession with the nutrient-dense fruit. Simultaneously, the U.S. and the rest of the world have been dealing with a growing environmental crisis spurred on by an overreliance on plastic. Could avocados—specifically avocado peels—provide a potential …
Aug 31
Pecan Risk Management
Fall is right around the corner, and for many of us that means baking goodies with pecans. Pecans are native to the Southern region of the US, particularly along the Mississippi River flood plain. In 2022, Georgia was the top producer of improved varieties of pecans, contributing almost 43% of the US value of production[1]. Native …
Aug 31
Oklahoma Drought Conditions Increase Significantly in this Week’s Drought Monitor
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click here. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged for the past few weeks. Extreme drought or worse is now at 1.97 percent, up from last week’s 1.69 percent. Severe drought or worse is now at 19.70 percent, up significantly from last week’s 8.28 percent. …
Aug 31
NCBA’s Mary-Thomas Hart Sees Potential and Progress in EPA’s Revised WOTUS Rule
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart about the latest update on the Waters of the U.S. rule. On August 29, the Biden Administration issued their revised WOTUS rule. While many ag groups have voiced their displeasure with the revised rule, NCBA sees …
Aug 31
AgReliant Genetics Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Brian Barker named new CEO and David Pugh announced as CFO AgReliant Genetics has announced senior leadership changes to position the company for long-term success, while continuing to have a seed-only focus delivering high-performing hybrids for farmers. Brian Barker has been named the chief executive officer and president of AgReliant Genetics, effective August 31. Joining …
Aug 31
Dairy Products Pricing Report Captures Small Portion of Sales Volumes
On August 23, USDA began hearing testimony on proposals to amend the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. The 21 submitted proposals have been categorized under six different subjects by USDA. The second subject, Surveyed Commodity Products, will consider changes and updates to the National Dairy Products Survey Report (NDPSR). Current data reveals the percentage of …
Aug 31
Intercepting Safety Risks: AAA Oklahoma’s Tips for Football Season & Labor Day Travel
As Oklahomans gear up for Labor Day Weekend football games and trips to the lake, AAA emphasizes the importance of safe driving practices and vehicle preparation. Taking steps to prevent vehicle breakdowns and not driving while intoxicated or “intexticated” can be the difference in making holiday weekend memories great. Odds of distracted and impaired drivers on …
Aug 31
Nominations for NIAA Leadership Program Open September 1
NIAA is now accepting applications and nominations for the 3rd cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) is now accepting nominations for the second cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders program. Nominations are due Wednesday, November 15 by 11:59 p.m. The 16-month leadership …
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