Feb 20
The second week of the 2023 legislative session carried with it the same momentum seen in week one. Once again, state lawmakers were hard at work as they continued committee meetings and hearing bills. Highlighting the week was an education funding package authored by House Speaker Charles McCall. House Bills 2775 and 1935 would work …
Feb 20
As Class XX of the Oklahoma Ag Leadership continues to travel Israel, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to visit with Beni Gavrieli, within the communal Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu, talking about biological control and farming in the community. Bio Tour, located on Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu, offers a unique insight into conventional …
Feb 20
By Gail Ellis The first hollow stem stage of grazed wheat, a lead indicator of when to remove cattle from wheat pasture to preserve yield potential, could arrive within the next two to three weeks for some varieties. Amanda De Oliveira Silva, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for small grains, said her wheat research team …
Feb 20
At the 118th American Farmers and Ranchers state convention in Norman, Oklahoma, Farm Director, KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with Speaker of the House Charles McCall, about improving education across the state and looking out for rural school districts. House Bill 2775, authored by House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, includes a $500 million …
Feb 20
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with the director of sales for the Farmers Business Network finance team, TJ Wilson, about the bridge loan product offered by FBN Finance. “FBN Finance is a membership-based network that is free to join,” Wilson said. “It is kind of a conglomerate of a bunch of farmers across the …
Feb 20
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the President and CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Ben Weinheimer, talking about the cattle contract library program, which has gone live by USDA here in the early days of 2023. The TCFA represents feedlots in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The 2023 Cattle …
Feb 20
A program dedicated to developing young leaders in the ASA membership, STYLE brings together 25–45-year-olds from all over the USA. Discovery of self-leadership, a deeper understanding of the greater beef industry, learning the fundamentals and “under the hood” functions of the ASA and its governance, along with relationship-building with the cohort and others from all …
Feb 20
Dairy MAX will award three $2,500 academic scholarships. Dairy MAX is committed to strengthening agriculture and sustaining a viable future for dairy farming. One way that Dairy MAX follows through with this commitment is the Dairy MAX scholarship program, which supports local dairy farm families while investing in future generations. Dairy MAX will continue that …
Feb 20
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about drought implications in Oklahoma. Although some recent moisture has reduced drought in …
Feb 20
On Friday, February 17, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13) finalized subcommittee rosters for the 118th Congress. Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Republican Members include: Rep. Austin Scott (GA-08), ChairmanRep. Rick Crawford (AR-01)Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01)Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07)Rep. Dusty Johnson (SD-AL)Rep. …
