May 03
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with Precision Nutrient Management Extension Specialist for Oklahoma State University, Brian Arnall, about nitrogen application on winter wheat crops. Arnall talked about the value of in-season nitrogen management so the environment can “play out” a little bit. “On the forage side, we need that nitrogen to …
May 03
The Regional Meeting will take place on May 5th at the Cattlemen’s special event center (1309 S Agnew, OKC). They will be holding elections, touring the Stockyards, and afterward will enjoy the Oklahoma River Cruise. On Saturday, the WIRED event will kick off at Payne Ranch in Mustang with plenty of great activities and speakers. …
May 03
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of 12 new USDA Regional Food Business Centers that will provide national coverage coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building to help farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses access new markets and navigate federal, state, and local resources, thereby closing the gaps to success. In addition, …
May 03
At the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch event in Washington, D.C., the group of farm broadcasters had the chance to talk with Senator John Thune. Farm Director KC Sheperd is featuring comments from the South Dakota Republican as he talks about the challenges the 2023 farm bill has presented so far. The current …
May 03
https://www.owrb.ok.gov/floodplain/index.php In Oklahoma, May has historically been the month with the highest number of flood disasters. Governor Kevin Stitt has proclaimed May 2023 as Flood Awareness Month. Flooding causes billions of dollars in property damage and numerous deaths each year in the United States. However, many people are unaware that losses due to flooding are …
May 03
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back speaking with Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, Dr. Derrell Peel, about beef demand and packing capacity going forward. Since before the pandemic, Peel said he has been watching beef demand closely. “We have been concerned about the potential for weakness there, and it has …
May 03
Below is the latest from NMPF CEO’s Corner, by Jim Mulhern, the President and CEO National Milk Producers Federation. The thing about any long journey is, even after you’ve come a long way, you still more steps to take. But with proper preparation and a clear plan, the rest of your journey may be smoother. …
May 03
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Kellie Curry Raper, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Economist talks about all things calving season. Among cow-calf producers, breeding season for the herd varies from a 30-day window to year-round. The chart below reflects calving season decisions reported by producers through the Oklahoma Beef Management and Marketing Survey in 2017. When …
May 03
Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today issued the following statement after the Oklahoma House of Representatives rejected the largest teacher pay raise in state history, while holding school choice hostage in the lower chamber. “It is beyond disappointing that the Oklahoma House of Representatives chose to unanimously reject the largest teacher pay raise …
May 03
The Republican supermajority continues to create dysfunction and slow the budget process leaving education funding unresolved, House Democrats said. HB1934, a voucher scheme bill, returned to the House with Senate amendments and was held by House Republicans for further consideration. The bill can be reconsidered at any time during the 59th Legislature. “HB1934 prioritizes vouchers …
