Feb 24
The U.S. should increase support for agricultural research and development (R&D) in the next Farm Bill to ensure that farmers can keep feeding the world in spite of challenges from climate change and other shocks, according to a report produced jointly by Farm Journal Foundation and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Hotter temperatures, droughts, …
Feb 24
It’s estimated over 36,000 students benefited from the 2022 program results Just in time for National FFA Week, Zoetis is excited to formally announce the 2022 results of the Zoetis Industry Support Program. More than $371,930 was donated to FFA chapters nationwide with about 36,500 students benefiting from the contributions. Veterinarians and animal health dealers …
Feb 24
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the President of Certified Angus Beef, John Stika, about CAB continuing to build trust with beef consumers and build on their brand. “It (2022) was the second-best year we ever had in our history, and so we feel really fortunate,” Stika said. “The cattle industry …
Feb 24
By Trisha Gedon Growing vegetables sounds like fun, and who doesn’t like pretty flowers in the landscape – but where does a beginning gardener start to cultivate a green thumb? David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist, said there are things novice gardeners need to keep in mind before turning over the first shovelful …
Feb 24
– Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) led more than a dozen Senators to push for an extension of a policy that allows rural hospitals to continue delivering quality care to their communities. In a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the Senators …
Feb 24
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Feb 23
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about planted acreage estimates and the grain markets. The big talk in the markets this week, Anderson said, is the war in Russia and Ukraine. There are export agreements coming up in March, Anderson said, …
