Category: Ag News

Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important …

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USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week

During the week of June 19 – 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing National Pollinator Week through the continued commitment and support for pollinator health and research. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United …

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Justin Lewis Market Wrap Up for June 16, 2023

Rural Homeownership is Possible Through USDA

By Kenneth Corn- Oklahoma State Director, USDA Rural Development I’m a passionate proponent of homeownership. There is simply no better tool for a family to generate generational wealth than through the blessings of being a homeowner. In rural Oklahoma, I know many of our fellow neighbors struggle with the uncertainties of how to obtain that …

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Rupert Claxton of Gira Foods talks International Issues of the Pork Industry

At this year’s World Pork Expo, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern Maci Carter had the chance to visit with Rupert Claxton, the meat director of Gira Foods. Claxton and Carter discussed economic hardships for the industry, movements away from pork, turning the pork markets around, and more. “We’ve got this huge inflationary surge, that’s taking …

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NCBA Graduates 40th Young Cattlemen’s Conference Class

Last week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) program concluded its successful relaunch after a three-year hiatus. This year’s class included 71 leaders from across the nation and every segment of the beef industry. After nine days of intensive leadership training and a five-city tour which showcased every facet of the beef …

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Connealy attends 2023 Young Cattlemen’s Conference

Gabriel Connealy, Whitman, Neb., represents the Angus breed at the NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference. Gabriel Connealy of Whitman, Nebraska, represented the Angus breed at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) 2023 Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC), June 1-9. Each year, the Angus Foundation selects and sponsors an individual to attend the conference. Originally selected in 2020, …

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AAA Oklahoma Provides Insight on Car Insurance Coverage for Hail Damage

Last night, severe weather events, including a tornado, strong winds and severe hail, caused significant damage across the Sooner State. With hailstones reaching golf ball size in diameter, vehicles in affected areas undoubtedly faced damage. AAA Oklahoma, a leading provider of insurance and automotive services, is here to address the common question on many vehicle …

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World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Showcases Value of Buyers Competing at the Local Sale Barn

Recently, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to visit with some of the Oklahomans that were on hand at the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship held in Arcadia, Florida. Ben Hale currently serves as the president of the Livestock Exchange, which is the group of commission firms at the Oklahoma National Stockyards. …

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Photo Of The Week: Export Sorghum Team Sees Value Chain In South Texas

This week, teams from around the world have gathered in Texas for the Export Sorghum event. Pictured, a team of buyers from Southeast Asia and South Korea visit The Andersons facilities to learn more about the sorghum export process while in south Texas.

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