Apr 18
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 18
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 10th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Farm Bureau is offering $165,000 …
Apr 18
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson is talking about achieving benchmarks in the cow herd. Recently I had the opportunity to interview James Henderson …
Apr 18
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the managing director of Meat and Livestock Australia, Jason Strong. “When we look at sustainability issues, it is very much a developed world issue, and where we have choices, there is a lot of interest, a lot of discussion, about what those choices should be,” …
Apr 18
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 18
Safety is a core value at CHS, and we appreciate the opportunity to build working relationships with local first responders and fire departments. In an effort to strengthen these relationships, the CHS location in Frederick, Okla., held a grain engulfment training in conjunction with the Oklahoma State University Fire Service Training team. Funding for the …
Apr 18
As demand for solar energy continues to grow, the co-location of solar and agriculture—also known as agrivoltaics—offers opportunities for conservation, food production, increasing pollinator habitat, and adding farm revenue streams while producing affordable renewable energy. A new resource from the Center for Rural Affairs explores the benefits of one such method of agrivoltaics—solar beekeeping. “Placing …
Apr 18
The Coffey family is committed to land, livestock and legacy. Conserving natural resources is top of mind on the Double C Cattle Co. in Springer, Oklahoma, on Earth Day and every day. Located in the Arbuckle Mountains, the Double C Cattle Co. is a five-generation ranch owned and operated by Chuck and Ruth Coffey. Their …
