Mar 23
At the recent International Livestock Congress in Houston, Texas, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the chance to talk with the Executive Vice President of the Canadian Cattle Association, Dennis Laycraft. “We actually have a great story in the North American cattle industry,” Laycraft said. “We are amongst the most efficient cattle producers …
Mar 23
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click here. After four weeks of no changes in the exceptional drought category, this week, exceptional drought has increased from 8.86 percent to 11.21 percent in Oklahoma. Extreme drought or worse is still at 36.64 percent- the same as weeks before. Severe drought or worse is virtually unchanged, moving from …
Mar 23
Starting with the May 12, 2023, release (issue No. 636), the following change will be made to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report: Sample WASDE tables, including the revised table, are available on the WASDE website. The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates is prepared and released by the U.S. Department of …
Mar 23
Once again, and tragically this time, Russian intervention is the underlying source of dramatic global wheat price volatility. “…We are closely monitoring prices for the most essential social goods such as food, including bread,” said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin this week about its domestic wheat supply. “Russian grain is in good demand from abroad, and its …
Mar 23
Join Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom for a special professional learning opportunity over National AITC’s new resource “Ag Badging Field Guides.” This resource was specifically created for 3rd-5th grade students, but it could be used at Ag Days or with 4-H students. Follow this link to preview the resource: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/resource/1236/.We have 5 professional development workshops …
Mar 23
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Kenneth Walker, Assistant Chief for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Walker comes to USDA from the Mississippi House of Representatives, District 27. As a State Representative, Walker served as Vice Chair on the Workforce Development …
Mar 23
A new Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series kicks off this week. The series will focus on Navigating Dry Conditions and High Prices. Join our Beef Cattle Extension team, experienced ranchers and scientists to learn and share beef cattle production, management and marketing tips. These free Zoom webinar sessions are scheduled for Thursdays at noon from March …
Mar 23
Chicken and biscuits were on the plate and insights from world-record-holding farmers David Hula and Randy Dowdy were on the table during a special Total Acre Grower Breakfast held at one of the nation’s largest Chick-fil-A restaurants, during Commodity Classic 2023 in Orlando. World record corn and soybean yield holders, Dowdy, a Georgia farmer, and …
Mar 23
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
