Cattlemen to Cattlemen, the television show of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), will air a special episode in honor of National Ag Day on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The show will recognize the contributions of America’s cattlemen and women and feature several Texas cattle operations. “NCBA is unique in having a television show to …
Category: Ag News
Mar 13
Pioneer Telephone Cooperative Looking Forward to Another 70 Years of Innovations in Connectivity for Oklahomans
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with the general manager of Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Blake Callaham, about increasing broadband access for Oklahomans and innovations in connectivity. The Pioneer Telephone Cooperative began in 1953, Callaham said, as an electric cooperative. “Over the last 70 years, we have really taken pride in connecting what matters for our …
Mar 13
Center applauds President’s proposed Outlook for Conservation, small Business Programs
The Center for Rural Affairs is encouraged to see the Biden administration’s support for agricultural producers and rural communities in its federal budget released Thursday. The proposed budget includes funding for a cover crop incentive program, as well as boosts in funding for programs supporting voluntary conservation and rural small businesses. In 2021 and 2022, …
Mar 13
Cotton Incorporated Continues to Weave Through Everyday Lives
For over 50 years, Cotton Incorporated leads the charge in providing resources and research needed to help companies develop and market superior, innovative and profitable products. With U.S. cotton production on the rise in 2023, the company aims to ensure that cotton remains the first choice among consumers in apparel and home products while also …
Mar 13
GROWMARK Offers 55 Scholarships Valued at $2,000 Each
GROWMARK, Inc. announces a revamped scholarship program for 2023. The GROWMARK Foundation will provide 55 scholarships of $2,000 each to students pursuing agriculture and business-related degrees or certificates at colleges, universities, and technical schools in the United States and Ontario, Canada. “GROWMARK and the FS member cooperatives are strong supporters of youth leadership education and …
Mar 13
Weak Beef Exports Raises Concerns
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 January beef exports. Beef exports in January were down 15.7 percent …
Mar 13
FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways
This spring, 73 FFA members from across the country traveled to Denver, Colo., to explore careers in the animal systems industry. It’s part of the Next Gen Conference offered by the National FFA Organization. The Next Gen Conference, which began in 2020, focuses on specific pathways — from animal systems to biotechnology systems. Members access …
Mar 13
Dairy Defined: On Labeling, Keep Your Eye on the Carton
FDA has finally offered its draft guidance on the “Labeling of Plant-Based (Nutritionally Inferior and Misleading) Milk Alternatives.” So now what? Pay attention to this: This is from FDA’s draft guidance, showing labeling best practices for plant-based manufacturers. The guidance itself would allow plant-based beverage manufacturers to keep using “milk” on their labeling, but only if …
Mar 13
Ag Youth Magazine says Farewell After 35 Years
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, caught up with the owner of Ag Youth Magazine, Larry Peck at the Oklahoma Youth Expo and talked about the magazine’s last run. Larry Peck and his wife Mary Peck started the Ag Youth Magazine 35 years ago. After countless impressions on Oklahoma’s youth, Peck and his wife have decided to …
Mar 13
Fire Danger dies down this week with Slight Chances of Rain
Statewide Discussion: While areas generally east of I-44 received wetting rains through last week, the rest of Oklahoma did not fare so well. The absence of wetting amounts continues to build with a specific note in the Panhandle and far northwestern Oklahoma, where a 4-6 month separation has become alarming. Significant fire danger is not …
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