Apr 26
Noble County Tractor, of Perry, Oklahoma, has closed its doors after almost 75 years of service to Perry and the surrounding region. The enterprise began selling Ford Tractors in 1949 and added the Mercury and Edsel lines in 1955 and 1958 respectively. Noble County Tractor also handled the Ford Motor Company lines from 1983 until …
Apr 26
The cash fed cattle market continued on a roll last week with steer prices averaging $178.12/cwt., just $0.83 lower than the prior week’s record. The north to south regional price spread remains intact as packers buying for northern plants continue to battle to own the small market-ready inventory on feedyard show lists. As a result, …
Apr 26
Corn growers are optimistic that Congress can make key farm bill programs more effective and responsive to the needs of farmers by making strategic investments and policy enhancements as it reauthorizes the farm bill, the president of the National Corn Growers Association said today. NCGA President Tom Haag, a Minnesota farmer, offered testimony before the …
Apr 26
Good communication and getting landlord buy-in are good starting points when building soil health on leased grazing land. Nearly 40% of all agricultural land in the United States is rented, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For many ranchers, leased land will play a role in achieving their business goals. Noble Research Institute livestock …
Apr 26
Legislation allowing restaurants and school cafeterias to donate leftover food without threat of civil liability, except in certain circumstances, has been signed into law. House Bill 1542, authored by Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, grants civil immunity to restaurants and school cafeterias donating leftover food. “Unfortunately, the lack of protection from civil action has prevented Oklahoma’s …
Apr 26
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Jarold Callahan about the upcoming Grass Time Sale at Express Ranches coming up at noon on April 28, 2023, at the ranch in Yukon, Okla. “We are excited about how good the cattle business is,” Callahan said. “I think we are going to have three …
Apr 26
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow-Calf Corner.” Today, he talks about the place of dairy crosses in the beef cattle industry. Dairy and beef producers are pressured by low profitability …
Apr 26
House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Ranking Member Shontel Brown delivered the following statement at today’s hearing entitled “Producer Perspectives on the 2023 Farm Bill.” [As prepared for delivery] Good morning. I would like to begin by thanking Chairman Scott for gathering us together today for this hearing. It is a distinct …
Apr 26
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA that are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the five areas in four categories- Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star in …
Apr 26
While in Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with the President of the National Farmers Union, Rob Larew, and talked about the latest work from the National Farmers Union advocating and working to make sure the voices of farmers and ranchers are heard. “In Oklahoma, and really across the country, a lot of …
