Aug 09
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced a call for concept papers today as it launches the first phase of a $90 million program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. NACD’s program will advance grassroots efforts to ensure producers and local communities are prepared to meet growing demand …
Aug 09
It may not be literally everything, but the pesky brush species goats do eat make them a powerful land management tool. Here are tips for making their diet work in your favor. Goats are the Swiss Army knife of grazers—they offer a diverse selection of land management tools for those willing to navigate their complexities. …
Aug 09
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow-Calf Corner.” Today, he talks about cattle implants. Over the last few weeks I have been describing the new rules from the FDA regarding reimplanting …
Aug 09
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with Greg Hanes, the CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board, about the review of the current fiscal year by the beef board members and the new fiscal year, which starts the first of October. Our coverage from the 2023 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in …
Aug 09
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 08
–Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (Escoffier) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) announce a new national collaboration designed to support the vital connection between farmers, ranchers and the culinary industry with education-focused programs, interactive events and training sessions. Through this joint effort, AFBF will offer Escoffier culinary students unprecedented opportunities to interact with …
Aug 08
By Gail Ellis As more consumers seek locally sourced products to connect with the land, many farmers and ranchers are stepping up to meet demand. The market for direct-to-consumer beef has grown substantially during the past decade, sustaining the need for processing facilities. COVID-19 fueled even more business for processors, and Oklahoma’s regulatory agency took …
Aug 08
At the Oklahoma Pork Congress in Oklahoma City, Farm Director, KC Sheperd had the chance to talk with the CEO of the National Pork Producer’s Council, Bryan Humphreys, about NPPC’s priorities regarding the 2023 Farm Bill and more. “As we talk about the Farm Bill, our priorities wrap around the need for foreign animal disease …
