Nov 10
The Export Exchange conference hosted this fall by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is already paying dividends, according to surveys of overseas grain buyers who attended – they purchased $225 million worth of grain and ethanol co-product. Buyers and end-users were surveyed after the conference to see …
Nov 10
The Emergency Drought Commission met Wednesday and directed $12 million in additional funding to the existing Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program. In addition to the increase in funding, the Commission directed local conservation districts to accept applications for all approved practices. Approved practices include: The Commission clarified cover crops planted for the purpose of erosion control …
Nov 10
New portal will give policyholders enhanced options for both ClaimsPay® and PremiumPay® One Inc, the leading digital payments network for the insurance industry, announced today that Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance (OKFB), the largest domestic insurer in Oklahoma, has selected the One Inc digital payments platform to provide both inbound and outbound digital payments. This move …
Nov 10
Much lower temperatures can be expected for the entire state as we enter next week. According to the Oklahoma Mesonet, this switch to colder temperatures will result in the loss of some of the moisture available in the warmer air. The rains the state experienced within the last month are going to be harder to …
Nov 10
By Trisha Gedon A Hughes County recycled tire garden project has been recognized as a finalist for the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Environmental Excellence award. The program focuses on teaching Choctaw Nation youth and adults to grow and market culturally relevant crops. KOB has recognized and rewarded Oklahomans for their environmental efforts for 32 years. The …
Nov 10
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference got underway Wednesday in Oklahoma City, attracting farmers, ranchers, processors and exporters from throughout the nation. While U.S. red meat exports will likely set a value record approaching $20 billion this year, the industry faces an array of obstacles related to the sluggish global economy, weakening …
Nov 10
Experienced Seedsman To Serve Growers and Develop Dealers in Kansas and The Plains Experienced ag agronomist and seed rep Aaron Diederich has joined Meristem Crop Performance® Group, LLC (www.MeristemAg.com), one of the fastest-growing crop input suppliers in America. Diederich becomes Meristem’s Sales Rep and dealer coach in Kansas and other Plains states, operating out of …
Nov 10
The King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) hosted a successful symposium titled Ranching in the 21st Century: Learn Proven Strategies from Industry Leaders. When creating a successful enterprise there is no silver bullet to getting it done. There are a multitude of variables that determine the decisions that need to be made. However, after …
Nov 10
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the source of common Thanksgiving foods. Students can also discover what their Thanksgiving dinner might look like if they only had locally grown foods available. Did You Know? Background Agricultural Connections Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday celebrated in November. The holiday has historical roots to the early pilgrims …
Nov 10
By Gail Ellis A new round of Oklahoma State University Extension Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series webinars kick off Nov. 17, focusing on wintering cows with limited forage. The OSU Extension beef cattle team will join experienced ranchers and scientists to share valuable information on production, management and marketing in the current drought. The following sessions …
