Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this episode, Nebraska rancher Barb Cooksley joins to share her perspective on Waters of …
Category: Ag News
Jun 28
Registration open for OSU beekeeping workshop
By Gail Ellis Oklahoma State University Extension will host a Beginning Beekeepers Workshop on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma County Extension Office, 2500 NE 63rd in Oklahoma City. The event will provide basic information on honey production as well as the care and maintenance of bees. Members of the …
Jun 28
USDA Launches Feds Feed Families 2023 to Combat Hunger and Improve Access to Healthy Food
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shepherded in the 2023 summer campaign of the Feds Feed Families program, a voluntary food drive that encourages federal employees to make in-kind contributions, including food, services, and time, to food banks and pantries of their choice. This year’s theme is Fighting Hunger – Giving Hope. “We’re the richest …
Jun 28
2023 Post-Election Audits Show Accuracy of Oklahoma’s Voting System
Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced that the State Election Board recently published the results of post-election audits conducted in 2023 – including an audit of election results in all 77 counties for the State Question 820 held on March 7, 2023. The post-election tabulation audits for the February 14, March 7, and …
Jun 28
CAB Insider: Cutout Values Responsive to Conditions
Two weeks ago fed steer prices reached a new record at $188.75/cwt. That was the culmination of a five week, high velocity climb taking the market $14.82/cwt. above the momentary setback the week of May 1. That trajectory, fueled by strong demand and restricted head counts, was predestined to hit the seasonal ceiling. The only …
Jun 28
USDA Solicits Nominations to the Tribal Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish a Tribal Advisory Committee and is requesting nominations for membership. The notice is among USDA’s efforts to remove barriers to service for tribal governments, citizens, and tribal nations. “Establishing the Tribal Advisory Committee is an important step towards ensuring tribal perspectives are well represented …
Jun 28
Carl Josefy Emphasizes Important Producer FSA Deadlines and Program Info
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, caught up with Carl Josefy, the Executive Director for the Jackson County FSA, and talked about deadlines producers need to be aware of, FSA programs, and more. “We’ve got a hard deadline coming up on July 17th,” Josefy said. “That will be the acreage reporting deadline for all spring and summer …
Jun 28
Urban Forestry Strike Force Deploys to Tulsa
Oklahoma Forestry Services is deploying an Urban Forest Strike Team to assist Tulsa Parks and Recreation to assist recovery efforts following last week’s damaging storm. The team will facilitate data collection of tree damage and resulting debris for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) documentation. The Urban Forest Strike Team will be in place June 29 …
Jun 28
Nature-Positive Food Production Explored Through New Dairy Management Inc. and Yara Partnership
Yara North America and the U.S. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) have launched a first-of-its-kind soil health collaboration. Yara brings world-class agronomic expertise to help accelerate learnings in regenerative agriculture practices that can benefit the dairy industry. The partnership will complement the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration (DSWR) project and explore the use of organic fertilizers …
Jun 28
U.S. Cotton Growers Can Now Apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program
U.S. cotton growers can apply now through September 1, 2023 for the Climate Smart Cotton Program, a five-year initiative led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. The program aims to measure and improve the carbon footprint of the U.S. cotton industry while building on the four pillars of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices. Participating growers …
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