Feb 27
At the 85th Annual OACD State Meeting, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, sat down with Extension Specialist for Agriculture and Food Policy, Amy Hagerman. Prior to her presentation, Hagerman talks to Sheperd about a Climate Informed Agriculture Survey conducted recently, presented in partnership with OSU Extension, USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub, and USDA NRCS. As a …
Feb 27
At the OGI Wheat Meeting, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, caught up with OSU’s Dr. Brett Carver about the latest wheat research and tools to aid wheat producers in choosing a variety that sets them up for success. Dr. Carver leads the OSU Wheat Improvement Team and conducts the wheat breeding and genetics research program. His work …
Feb 27
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist, Derrell Peel, talking about the latest Cattle on Feed Report issued by the USDA. This latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report showed that placements in the month of January were down four percent from last year, Peel said, …
Feb 27
While the largest cattle industry event in the country wrapped up only a few weeks ago, plans are already underway to get “Onward to Orlando.” Mark your calendars for the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, which is heading to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, January 31-February 2. Thousands of cattlemen …
Feb 27
Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) released policy recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill. Over the last year, NACD’s Farm Bill Task Force has convened more than a dozen times to review USDA conservation programs and consider policies to strengthen support for voluntary, locally led conservation efforts. The recommendations were recently approved by …
Feb 27
What a night across the state last night as a dozen or more tornadoes touched down. State Climatologist Gary McManus says we won’t know the extent of the damage until local weather folks from the NWS and SPC offices go out and investigate what was tornadic damage vs. straight-line wind damage. Channel 9’s David Payne …
Feb 27
Click to watch the complete Video of Dr. Rosslyn Biggs on Biosecurity. https://fb.watch/iUTy2_MDyo/ Spring livestock shows are quickly approaching with summer junior nationals and fall fairs not far behind. Biosecurity should be a priority for exhibitors and their teams before, during and after the show to maintain the health and welfare of the animals shown …
Feb 27
Neil Caskey, a long-time professional in the agricultural arena, has been tapped to lead the National Corn Growers Association as its new CEO, according to the organization’s board of directors. Caskey will assume the role on Monday, February 27. NCGA board members say they are pleased to name someone of Caskey’s caliber to the top …
Feb 27
Gene also present in pathogens that are responsible for causing bovine respiratory disease. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered how a previously overlooked gene is involved in antimicrobial resistance — a growing global issue that threatens the health and welfare of both humans and animals. The gene encodes for an enzyme named EstT …
Feb 27
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
