Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson is talking about Estrus Synchronization and Artificial Insemination. Regardless of when your calving season occurs, manipulating the …
Category: Ag News
Mar 21
Bill Protecting State Pensions from ESG Policies Passes House
Rep. Terry O’Donnell, R-Catoosa, passed a bill in the House designed to continue protections of state pension funds from strategies that would be harmful to the state’s energy industry. House Bill 2547 would prevent any state-run pension fund from delegating its votes by proxy to entities that do not subscribe to Oklahoma’s investment strategy as …
Mar 21
Dairy Defined: If You Want Equity, You Want Milk
Faced with demand that’s found its ceiling and with its sustainability and health claims coming increasingly under question, the plant-based imitation milk marketing machine is now coming for your children. Despite the critical importance of dairy nutrients to childhood development, nut-based beverage purveyors are pushing for their white-colored sugar water to have greater access to …
Mar 21
Helena Previews User-Friendly, Sustainable Technology at 2023 Commodity Classic
Helena Agri-Enterprises introduced two new brands at the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida, designed with sustainability in mind. The enzyme-based soybean seed treatment, Enertia™, improves soil quality on the farm, while the water use efficiency tool, Resgenix™, manages resource consumption. Together, Enertia and Resgenix balance crop production needs with environmental stewardship to increase yields …
Mar 21
President Biden Proclaims March 21 National Ag Day
President Joe Biden has proclaimed March 21, 2023 National Ag Day. This year marks the seventh year that The White House has publicly recognized National Ag Day as a salute to the contributions of America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses. The proclamation highlights the spirit across America’s ag communities. A respect for tradition, a drive to …
Mar 21
State agriculture officials celebrate National Ag Day recognizing the contribution of each state’s ag industry through “Feeding the Economy” report
Today on National Ag Day, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture celebrates the many contributions agriculture makes to our nation’s security and prosperity. NASDA is a proud partner of the seventh annual Feeding the Economy report revealing food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute over $8.6 trillion to the U.S. economy. NASDA CEO …
Mar 21
Oklahoma City Farm Show Set for April 13-15 at OKC Fairgrounds
The 19th Annual Oklahoma City Farm Show is set to feature the latest agricultural machinery, equipment, technology, and services from hundreds of exhibitors representing more than 1000 products and services. Indoor exhibits will fill the Bennett Event Center, along with outdoor exhibits located directly in front of the event center. The show is free to …
Mar 21
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
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