May 22
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about cattle numbers. For the second time in a decade, drought has pushed …
May 22
Ah, protein –a building block of life. That refreshing post-exercise recovery drink, that yogurt in a school lunch box, that succulent cut of meat, those humble but mighty dry beans. All rich with exquisite chains of amino acids that repair your cells and make new ones. Without protein, we are nothing. With it, we are …
May 22
Industry leaders and stakeholders from across the dairy value chain discussed priorities, best practices, challenges, work and considered opportunities that align U.S. dairy and collectively puts the industry on a path to providing sustainable solutions for people and planet during the recent 2023 Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Spring Meeting. Barbara O’Brien, who serves as president and …
May 22
There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective! Read Below: Generally, I focus on issues dealing with agriculture, weather, climate and conservation on this blog space, but something big happened this month. In what is being touted as the single largest investment in rural power infrastructure since the original passage of …
May 22
At the Lahoma Wheat Field Day, Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk had the chance to visit with Oklahoma State University small grains extension specialist, Amanda Silva, about Oklahoma’s wheat crop and more. “I am excited to see that with this rain we have been receiving these past weeks- how it is helping the wheat that …
May 22
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 22
Bees and other pollinators are fundamental for the health of ecosystems and food security. They help maintain biodiversity and ensure the production of nutritious food. However, intensive monoculture production and improper use of pesticides pose serious threats to pollinators by reducing their access to food and nesting sites, exposing them to harmful chemicals and weakening …
May 22
Congressman Lucas announced Kadence McCullough, a junior at Stillwater High School, as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District. Kadence’s art, “The Manor”, will hang in the U.S. Capitol for a full year, along with other congressional district winners from across the nation. “I’m thrilled Kadence McCullough will represent …
May 22
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. introduced the ReConnect Rural America Act with Sen. Welch (D-VT), bipartisan legislation that helps to champion rural communities’ access to high-speed broadband. This lack of accessibility to internet service leaves community members with less access to good-paying jobs, isolation from markets, and lack of health care provider technologies. “The importance …
May 22
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today applauded the passage of House Bill (HB) 73 that provides needed liability protections to landowners for damage caused by sources outside of their control. “Our Texas cattle raisers spend their days raising high-quality beef and going above and beyond to keep our animals, land, and communities safe,” …
