Jun 01
As the summer driving season picks up, consumers will benefit from uninterrupted access to higher ethanol blends at the pump thanks to recent action by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Consumers would have lost the choice of lower-cost, higher blends of ethanol, referred to as E15 and often marketed as Unleaded 88, beginning today; however, …
Jun 01
Today, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association opened the application window for the 2024 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference. The Young Cattlemen’s Conference is hosted by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in partnership with state affiliates. Nominees from across the U.S attend the 8-day day program, set for June 1-8, focused on developing young …
Jun 01
As part of an 18-state coalition, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is suing the Biden administration over its proposed new “Circumvention of Lawful Pathways” rule. “The Biden Administration’s continued lack of a responsible and coherent immigration policy along our southern border is having disastrous consequences,” Drummond said. “This would-be rule only serves to compound the problem …
Jun 01
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, NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart joins to discuss the Supreme Court’s unanimous …
Jun 01
NMPF strongly opposes legislation introduced today by Senators Mike Lee, R-UT, and Bob Menendez, D-NJ, and Representatives Adrian Smith, R-NE, and Don Beyer, D-VA, that would increase U.S. vulnerability to infant formula supply disruptions by increasing U.S. reliance on imported formula and formula inputs. The legislation would unilaterally and permanently remove tariffs and tariff rate …
Jun 01
Farm Director, KC Sheperd caught up with State Climatologist Gary McManus and talked about conditions in the state of Oklahoma as the state says, “goodbye” to La Niña. Areas north and west of the I-44 corridor that have missed some good rains, McManus said, are finally seeing some moisture. “We’ve had these long-term deficits and …
Jun 01
At the recently completed Blueprint for The Future Cattlemen’s Conference, many key players in the seed stock and commercial cattle industry spoke about building success in the cattle industry. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is featuring comments from Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern, Maci Carter’s interview with Executive Vice President of the American …
Jun 01
On today’s cow-calf corner, Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, OSU Extension State Beef Cattle Veterinarian is talking about the value of a secure beef supply and biosecurity. One of the greatest threats to United States’ agriculture is the potential introduction of foot and mouth disease (FMD). FMD is a highly contagious viral disease found in multiple countries …
Jun 01
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click here. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Map, Exceptional drought has improved from last week, moving from 5.68 percent to this week’s 2.7 percent. Extreme drought or worse has improved slightly, moving from last week’s 25.09 to 24.99 percent. Severe drought or worse is unchanged from last week’s 43.18. …
Jun 01
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program Excellence Awards are back for the third year. The prestigious awards recognize farms and evaluators who demonstrate excellence in their engagement with the FARM Program. Awards are presented in four categories: Animal Care & Antibiotic Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship, Workforce Development and FARM Evaluator. “We are so …
