Aug 30
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the Chief Veterinarian of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Dr. Kathy Simmons, about the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility is a state-of-the-art animal disease laboratory to be operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to …
Aug 30
Statewide Discussion: Overall dry conditions and the persistence of the heat dome through August has resulted in notable stress on both herbaceous and woody fuels and increasing fuels availability. Flash drought development resulting from above normal temperatures and the absence of moisture, most notably across the southern counties, has enhanced fire danger noted by increasing …
Aug 30
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Kellie Curry Raper, OSU Livestock Marketing Specialist and David Lalman, OSU Beef Cattle Extension Specialist, talk about the Master Cattlemen program. Maybe you’ve seen the gate signs on a neighbor’s fence or barn. Maybe you’ve seen a promotional flyer at the county fair or posted on social media. Maybe you’ve heard …
Aug 30
Compared to the last report: Hay is slow to steady. The demand in eastern Oklahoma is high. The central and western part trade is slow to moderate. Trends so far: Alfalfa Large squares $200-$225 a ton, Alfalfa Rounds – No Tred, Grinding hay – $170-$180 a ton, Bermuda 5×6 rounds – $100-$120 a bale, Bermuda …
Aug 30
Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit …
Aug 30
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 29
By: Lionel J. Dawson Preputial injuries in bulls can cause considerable economic loss and significantly impact a producer’s breeding plans. Understanding the severity of a prepuce injury is critical to the outcome of the condition. Bulls with pendulous sheaths and polled breeds have a high incidence of preputial injuries. A significant relationship appears to exist …
Aug 29
Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement expressing serious concern with the final “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers: “ARA is extremely disappointed in the missed opportunity by the EPA and Army Corps of …
Aug 29
“NCFC is disappointed that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not fully adhere to the ruling issued by the Supreme Court decision earlier this year with their new ‘waters of the United States’ (WOTUS) rule announced today. This action is a missed opportunity to follow the Court’s guidance …
