Jan 20
The Federal Reserve rate hike cycle will soon end, but commodity market supplies remain vulnerable. The U.S. economy will progressively slow through the first half of 2023 and fears of a recession are still high, and still warranted. Inflation and interest rate increases intended to combat swiftly rising prices are behind the broad economic slowdown. …
Jan 20
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with Kansas State University Extension Livestock Market Economist, Dr. Glynn Tonsor, about the latest feedlot closeout numbers and U.S. domestic meat demand. For the first few months of 2023, Tonsor said feedlots will have good opportunities to make money on the cattle they are selling. “January …
Jan 20
The Oklahoma House of Representatives completed bill filing Thurs., Jan. 19, for the first session of the 59th Legislature. A total of 1,901 House Bills and 44 House Joint Resolutions were filed. One House Resolution was filed outlining House Rules and was adopted on Organizational Day earlier this month. The full text of the bills, …
Jan 20
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Compared to a year ago, Rodenberger said he is still seeing some pretty big runs. “Cow runs have come down, but still bigger than a year ago,” Rodenberger said. …
Jan 20
Event held at Cattlemen’s Congress celebrates Angus cattle arriving in the United States. The Angus Foundation kicked off the year with a celebration commemorating 150 years since Angus cattle first arrived in the United States. The 150 Years of Angus celebration was held January 6 in Oklahoma City during Cattlemen’s Congress and raised nearly $20,000 …
Jan 20
The National Corn Growers Association is pleased to announce that Sadie Lackey has joined the organization as the manager of grassroots advocacy and leadership development. In this role, she will foster grower activism, execute grassroots advocacy campaigns and oversee NCGA’s slate of leadership development programs. She will also work closely with staff focused on public …
Jan 20
Governor Kevin Stitt will kick off the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Policy Meeting on Thursday, January 26. Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Executive Director Adria Berry is the luncheon speaker. “OCA members will have the opportunity to hear Governor Stitt and Director Berry as keynote speakers this year at the OCA Winter Policy Meeting,” said Byron Yeoman, …
Jan 20
The second class participating in the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders has been selected and will convene in February 2023 for their introductory session. NIAA is in its second year of providing an opportunity for animal agriculture leaders to gain next-level leadership and professional development training. What makes …
Jan 20
In a country where the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) has had a presence for decades, the organization held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony in India last week to mark the opening of its office there. The first new office for the organization since 2010, Council staff and member-leaders, including Josh Miller, USGC chairman; Brent Boydston, USGC …
Jan 20
Reprinted with Permission from the University of Minnesota. Agriculture is seen as both a key cause of the global biodiversity crisis and a principal means of addressing it. Though some advocates are calling for farmers to return to heirloom varieties of crops as a way for the agriculture industry to address the growing challenges posed by …
