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Category: Ag News
Jul 31
Producers Can Help Reduce Trimming at the Packer by Taking Certain Precautions
At the 2023 Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s Convention and Trade Show, Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk had the chance to visit with the Vice President of Quality Assurance at Greater Omaha Packing, Dr. Kirby Childs. “We are U.S. inspected, and 2450 head that we will process daily needs to be inspected by the United States …
Jul 31
Support Bison Herd Health and Truth in Buffalo Labeling
Summer congressional recess is starting, and things are heating up for bison-focused legislation. “We have two leading issues for the bison industry, both important to the integrity of our national mammal. First, continued funding for vital Malignant Catarrhal Vaccine (MCF) research and vaccine development, which was excluded from the recently introduced ag appropriations bill. Second, …
Jul 31
NFU Releases August Congressional Recess Priorities
During the month of August, Congress typically recesses, and elected officials return home to their districts and states to meet with constituents, sometimes referred to as the “district work period.” This is an important time to advocate for Farmers Union’s policy priorities and make your voice heard about the importance of family farm agriculture. Join …
Jul 31
Lankford Letter to Oklahomans
Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: It’s almost August—that means back-to-school time is almost here! Even if you don’t have young kids in school, everyone can help the families around you through the many nonprofits assisting with school supplies, backpacks, school clean-up projects and more. Back to school is a great time of year (especially for …
Jul 31
American Ranchers Support Group’s Efforts To Strengthen Cattle Industry in the Farm Bill
Valentine, Neb./Fort Pierre, S.D. – Two recent calf sale fundraisers hosted by auction markets in the Midwest raised a generous amount of proceeds for the organization. R-CALF USA member Brett Galbraith from Wood, South Dakota, donated a heifer calf that was auctioned off at Valentine Livestock Auction, in Valentine, Nebraska. In addition, longtime R-CALF USA …
Jul 30
Congress Heads Home- House Ag Appropriations Deal Left Hanging in Limbo
While the US Senate was able to finish the National Defense Appropriations Bill before leaving for the August Congressional recess- the House was unable to get the Appropriations for agriculture complete before they left town at the end of this past week for six weeks for their version of an August recess. House Conservatives wanted …
Jul 28
Twin brothers recognized as AAMP youth ambassador finalists
By Kirsten Hollansworth For brothers Josh and Logan Hering, student workers at Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, involvement in the meat industry represents generations of family tradition. Fortunately, the American Association of Meat Processors provides opportunities for a rising generation of leaders in the meat and poultry industry. Joshua …
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