Mar 27
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation, Mariah Reimer, talking about the upcoming Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Spring Seminar, which will be held on March 30, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Devon Boathouse in Oklahoma City. The goal of the seminar, Reimer said, is …
Mar 27
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Foundation today announced $107,500 in funding was raised for the TSCRA Special Ranger Foundation through its annual silent auction fundraiser at the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. The foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting high-quality training and equipment, and cutting-edge investigative tools for peace officers dedicated …
Mar 27
The outlook for agricultural retailers is generally favorable for 2023 following a year of record profits in 2022. However, the sector faces an emerging set of risks that could depress profit margins and challenge traditional business models in the years ahead. Lower levels of industry working capital, higher property insurance costs, and changing grower needs …
Mar 27
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 beef production and prices. As has been anticipated for several months, beef …
Mar 27
If weather stalls planting and deadlines loom, AgriGold agronomists say farmers still have options The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moved up the cutoff dates for over-the-top application of dicamba label products for soybeans – to June 12 for Illinois, Indiana and Iowa and to June 20 for South Dakota. Those with the new June 12 …
Mar 27
Farm Service Agency Annual Policy Reminders The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) works hard to get information to you in a timely manner regarding our programs and policies. This news bulletin provides a list of important FSA annual policy reminders. Many of these reminders include important information that will assist you in maintaining federal farm …
Mar 27
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to continue blocking Paraguay from importing beef to the U.S. in response to USDA releasing a proposed rule that would grant access to Paraguayan beef imports. “USDA’s proposed rule to allow Paraguayan beef imports into the U.S. …
Mar 27
Farmbrite is offering a new Community Partner Program and free agtech for non-profits. As agriculture prices skyrocket across America, farmers and ranchers are feeling the impacts from every nuance of operation—feed, raw materials, technology—the opportunities for profit are shrinking. Ian and Janine Russell’s small farm is located in Longmont, Colorado and needed better records in …
Mar 27
Tune in to RFD-TV on March 29 at 5:30pm EDT for the premiere of a new “America’s Heartland” episode showcasing farmers and ranchers from across the country who are leaders in sustainability. SARE partnered with PBS KVIE to produce this episode, which features farmers describing their commitment to sustainability, how they plan to meet farming …
Mar 27
Cotton pajamas are the natural choice on April 16 This year, Cotton Incorporated celebrates 50 years of the Seal of Cotton, the iconic logo that indicates a product contains cotton. Since 1973, the trademark has come to symbolize the attributes of this natural, sustainable, dependable, hardworking material. From the home goods we use, like sheets …
