Nov 14
Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry. This analysis is a 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 demand. The all-fresh retail beef price …
Nov 14
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from around the state convened in Norman Nov. 11-13 for the organization’s 81st annual meeting where they elected new leaders, set organizational policy for the coming year, recognized outstanding members with numerous awards and learned from several speakers and presenters. “When you get Farm Bureau folks together, they just love the …
Nov 14
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is visiting with Vice Chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, Jimmy Taylor, who is also on the board of directors at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, finishing up his three-year term. Taylor ranches in Roger Mills County near Cheyenne, Oklahoma. “The COVID period was not …
Nov 14
The National Corn Growers Association Board of Directors has hired Hedlin Ag Enterprises of Ankeny, Iowa to assist with the search for a new CEO. The initial part of the search involves identifying and vetting potential candidates for the position which will occur through the end of this year and into the beginning of 2023. Candidate interviews …
Nov 14
Certified crop advisors, producers and farmers/ranchers are encouraged to take part in the 2022 Winter Crops School scheduled for Dec. 14-15 at Oklahoma State University’s Student Union. Experts from OSU, University of Missouri, Kansas State University, Texas A&M, University of Arkansas, University of Georgia and the University of Tennessee are on tap to share their …
Nov 14
Perspectives from all sectors were discussed in the panel at the 2022 Angus Convention Cattlemen and women from across the United States work in different sectors of the beef industry, deal with different environmental issues and have different business strategies. But at the end of the day, all farmers and ranchers work toward the same …
Nov 14
Right now we have a little shortwave moving in from the West and Weaking, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. He says it will possibly generate enough “lift” to set up extremely heavy snow bands across western into south central Oklahoma. “Temps are still warm, of course, but as we’ve talked about for days (and …
Nov 14
CHS Inc., the nation’s leading agribusiness cooperative, today announced the appointment of Megan Rock as vice president, sustainability and innovation and chief sustainability officer (CSO). She is responsible for developing and executing sustainability and innovation strategies across the $48 billion enterprise. Before CHS, Rock served as VP of corporate responsibility, sustainability and sustainable solutions at …
Nov 14
John Deere is widening its lineup of specialty tractors designed for work in narrow orchards and vineyards with the addition of the new 5EN and 5ML Series. The popular 5EN from the past is back and updated with a 5075EN model available in an open operator station or cab configuration. Inside the cab, operators will find …
Nov 14
According to a group of high-level global leaders speaking at a COP27 event co-hosted by Farm Journal Foundation and CGIAR, accelerated investments in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation, spearheaded through the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) initiative, will benefit smallholder farmers in developing countries in becoming more resilient against climate change. …
