Dec 01
December has arrived, along with some colder temperatures to be expected within the next week. Most of the state does see a little break on Friday and Monday with highs above 60 degrees. In Oklahoma, exceptional drought is unchanged from last week’s percentage, at 19.7 percent. Extreme drought or worse is at 64.01 percent, down …
Dec 01
From tractors and drones to chemicals, farmers are known to get quite a few drop-ins from industry representatives making inquiries. But today, it’s Kent Johnson, a third-generation farmer from Clemons, Iowa, who has a question for his visitor. “What new chemistries are you going to bring to help us?” As he surveys his land – …
Dec 01
Managing risk is an essential part of a successful agricultural operation, and crop insurance is one way for farmers and ranchers to do so. However, for some specialized operations crop insurance choices are not always clear. Two new resources from the Center for Rural Affairs describe coverage options available for small and organic operations—the Micro …
Dec 01
Commissioner Amanda Beal reflects on her state’s opportunities at “A Taste of the States: Miami” tradeshow hosted by the NASDA – USDA partnership to elevate small to medium sized food and beverage business in the international marketplace. By Maine Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Amanda Beal State departments of agriculture serve as the primary …
Dec 01
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) concluded its first full day of the 2022 ARA Conference & Expo with more than 600 ag retail industry professionals in attendance. The opening general session keynote speaker and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan shared his message on World of the Future to bring attendees up-to-date developments from the Russia-Ukraine war …
Dec 01
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:47:42 CST
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is enhancing crop insurance for silage sorghum producers by converting the Silage Sorghum Pilot Endorsement to permanent and allowing written agreements. These…
Dec 01
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:42:45 CST
The U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday to avoid a nationwide railway strike but with a split vote from Oklahoma’s Representatives.
The resolution passed on a vote of 290-137 and Reps. Tom Cole a…
Dec 01
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National Cotton Council Chairman Ted Schneider said the U.S. cotton industry appreciates the House for its approval today of legislation that would force a tentative rail labor agreement and avert a national strike or lockout. The Louisiana producer said, “A rail strike would have had severe consequences on our industry from producers to textile manufacturers. …
