Category: Ag News
Apr 14
Don’t Forget to Head Out to the Oklahoma City Farm Show April 14 and 15 at the OKC Fairgrounds
At the 2023 Oklahoma City Farm Show, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays got the chance to visit with John Riles about how the Farm Show has grown over the years and his involvement with Midwest Farm Shows. This year is the 19th annual OKC Farm Show, Riles said, and he is looking forward …
Apr 14
2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council Applications Now Available
Applications for the 2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council are now available for Oklahoma high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2023. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023. Members will meet once a month throughout the school year. Activities include visits to Oklahoma agricultural companies and organizations, opportunities …
Apr 14
Angus Foundation offers Leaders Engaged in Angus Development awards
The Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference is eagerly-awaited by Angus youth across the nation each year. The Angus Foundation proudly supports this annual event, which provides an educational opportunity for National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members to gain leadership skills and form valuable relationships. In addition to supporting the event through the Angus …
Apr 14
Clean Fuels Thanks House Members for Urging EPA to Raise RFS Volumes
Bipartisan letter says EPA’s proposed 2023 advanced and BBD volumes are a step in the wrong direction Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed a bipartisan letter from 37 Representatives urging the Environmental Protection Agency “to increase blending targets for biomass-based diesel to levels that account for industry growth” as it finalizes the Renewable Fuel Standards …
Apr 14
Companion planting flowers and veggies can boost pollination
By Trisha Gedon When gardeners plant their vegetable and flower gardens, the edibles and ornamentals typically are located in different places. But planting them in the same bed is beneficial to pollinators. Casey Hentges, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist and host of OSU Agriculture’s “Oklahoma Gardening” television show, said that while vegetable plants produce …
Apr 14
Introducing Logan Hering of the Perkins-Tryon FFA Chapter, Your 2023 Central Area Star in Agricultural Placement
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 14
Tremendous Market this Week with Bigger Runs than Expected says Bob Rodenberger
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. “Our numbers were better than we thought,” Rodenberger said. “We had a good run in Oklahoma City. Tremendous market. Had quite a bigger run at Apache than we assumed. …
Apr 14
Michael Kelsey Chimes in on 2023 WOTUS Rule Injunction
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is visiting with the executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Michael Kelsey, about the preliminary injunction granted to over half of the states in the U.S. regarding the 2023 Waters of the U.S. Rule from taking effect. Earlier this week, The U.S. District Court for the …
Apr 14
Oklahoma Wheat Commission District 3 Election Coming Up
The purpose of this meeting is to nominate three people, one of who will be named by Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur to a 5-year term to fill the District 3 Oklahoma Wheat Commission board seat. The District is composed of Beckham, Blaine, Canadian, Custer, Dewey, Kingfisher, Roger Mills and Washita counties. All wheat producers …
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