Category: Ag News

Jan 27

Wheat Market Monitor with OSU’S Kim Anderson

By: Dr. Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University Grain Marketing Specialist Currently wheat may be forward contracted in Northern Oklahoma for about $8. The 5-year average Oklahoma wheat price is $5.60. Over the last few weeks, wheat prices have traded in 55 cent range. The KEN’23 (hard red winter wheat July futures contract) has traded between …

Jan 27

Jeff and Kathi Creamer of Montrose, Colorado named 2023 Angus Herdsman of the Year

Jeff and Kathi Creamer of Lazy JB Angus in Montrose, Colorado recently received prestigious acknowledgement for nearly 40 years of hard work. Their cumulative management experience, industry knowledge and dedication to the Angus breed earned them recognition as 2023 Angus Herdsmen of the Year. Since 1984, the Creamers have assisted Kathi’s family’s operation, Lazy JB …

Jan 27

Six Elected to American Simmental Association Board of Trustees

The American Simmental Association (ASA) membership recently concluded its election, voting six cattle producers from across the country to their board of trustees. The ASA Board of Trustees is the Association’s governing body, consisting of 16 members from across the United States. Each was formally sworn in during ASA’s Annual Meeting, held the last week …

Jan 27

Beltway Beef Podcast: Special Convention Preview: Sustainability in Focus at NCBA Convention

Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this special episode, NCBA Senior Director of Sustainability Dr. Samantha Werth and Associate Director …

Jan 27

Pro Tem Treat, Oklahoma County Sheriff Johnson Warn Oklahoma County Residents About Scams Impacting Oklahoma County Residents

Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat joined Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III today to warn Oklahoma County residents about scams impacting area residents, after he was the target of a scam. Recently, the pro tem received a fraud phone call from someone who claimed to be with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office. They said he …

Jan 27

Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Oklahoma Water Infrastructure

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing more than $2 million in the Pittsburg County Public Works Authority. This investment will replace aging infrastructure, as well as update the system to the standards of today. Prior to this USDA investment the water …

Jan 27

Registration Open for 2023 National 4-H Conference in Washington, DC

Registration is now open for the 2023 National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C! From April 14-19, the nationally recognized event is developing the next generation of leaders alongside more federal partners than ever before. Join Us for 2023 National 4-H Conference Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’s capital each spring, National 4-H Conference is …

Jan 27

Youth Test Skills on Judging Bison Quality Junior Judging Competition Fosters New Bison Producers

Thirty students wandered around the pens of bison late last week at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, peering intently at the animals, and jotting down notes, before standing before a panel of seasoned bison ranchers to defend their reasons for favoring one animal over another. They were competing in the annual Larry Higgins …

Jan 27

Growth Energy Applauds DOE Investment in Biofuels Projects

Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement that it would allocate $118 million to expand the production of biofuels: “The funds awarded today by the DOE will undoubtedly accelerate the innovations taking place at U.S. ethanol plants, opening new opportunities for low-cost, low-carbon …

Jan 27