Nov 07
By Gail Ellis STILLWATER, Okla. – Livestock owners who plan to purchase hay over the next few months need to make careful, informed decisions to protect their animals, especially when purchasing hay from out of state. Buyers should be aware that the drought has significantly impacted forage quality this year. Low hay yields resulted in …
Nov 07
The legacy of American military service extends beyond the founding of our nation. Throughout history, tens of millions of individuals have selflessly answered the call to secure, defend and preserve freedom. With Veterans Day approaching, we are not only reminded of how thankful we are for the selfless service of those who answered the call …
Nov 07
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture announced today that ‘I LOVE Strawberries’ was named as a winner in the inaugural 2022 Good Housekeeping’s Best Kids’ Book Awards. The full list of awards can be found on https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/good-housekeeping-kids-book-awards-2022/and select winners are also featured in the November 2022 print issue of Good Housekeeping, which hit newsstands October 25th. “The …
Nov 07
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, caught up with the president of the Oklahoma CattleWomen’s Association, Cheyenne Sparks, and talked about exciting events coming up for the association. “First and foremost, we have our Region IV meeting,” Sparks said. “ANCW (American National CattleWomen, Inc.) has regions all across the United States, and Oklahoma is in Region IV …
Nov 07
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Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s vice president of government affairs, Ethan Lane, as he gives a preview of what he expects t…
Nov 07
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.” Today, Dr. Peel talks about headwinds in beef exports. So far in 2022, beef exports have increased over the record …
Nov 07
Keep your stomach full of turkey and free from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving holiday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s important to remember the steps to food safety during America’s biggest meal. “While the four steps to food safety — clean, separate, cook and chill — are important every day …
Nov 07
Note: This column is adapted from NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern’s remarks at NMPF’s annual meeting, Oct. 25 in Denver. This year is finally starting to feel like the new normal has arrived. The masks are fewer, offices are more full, consumers have returned to restaurants, and kids are back in schools. But in …
Nov 07
National Sorghum Sorghum Producers Chairman Craig Meeker, board director Doug Keesling, Vice Chair Amy France and Kansas Grain Sorghum staff participated in events hosted by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) in Kansas this week, hosting World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley. At an event where volunteers packed food for Ukrainian refugees, …
Nov 07
The average price of diesel is $5.32 per gallon, more than $1.50 above the same time last year. While prices are below the $5.81 peak in June, the high cost of fuel is hitting farmers hard as they navigate the fall harvest season. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the factors driving up fuel prices …
