Category: Ag News
Feb 01
NCGA to Corn Growers: 2022 Census of Agriculture Due Next Week Feb. 6
The National Corn Growers Association is reminding corn growers that the deadline to respond to the 2022 Census of Agriculture is Monday, Feb. 6. Producers can respond online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. NASS mailed the Census of Agriculture questionnaires to every known ag producer in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Conducted just once every …
Feb 01
Sixth-Generation Cattle Rancher Announced as 2022 Advocate of the Year at Annual Cattle Industry Convention
The Masters of Beef Advocacy program recognizes rancher from Texas. From Throckmorton, Texas, Tucker Brown has been selected by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, as the 2022 Advocate of the Year. The award recognizes Brown for his creative use of storytelling across social media platforms, along with continuing his …
Feb 01
Zoetis and Select Sires Inc. Partner to Help Cattle Producers Apply Data for Strategic Decision-making
Data from Performance Livestock Analytics software and competitive grid marketing access from GeneNet helps beef producers market the value of their cattle Zoetis is excited to announce its partnership with Select Sires Inc. to help cattle producers gain more from data. The partnership provides a grid marketing service, GeneNet, which will provide Performance Livestock Analytics …
Feb 01
American Agri-Women Foundation Awards Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships
March 1st Deadline – Apply Today! The American Agri-Women (AAW) Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023 Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships. The application may be found here: https://americanagriwomen.org/scholarships. The deadline is March 1. Late applications will not be considered. The Jean Ibendahl Scholarship (for ages 18-23) and the Sister Thomas More Bertels Scholarship (for ages 24+) honors the …
Feb 01
Assessing Calf Vigor with OSU’s Barry Whitworth
In this edition of Cow-Calf Corner, Barry Whitworth, DVM, Senior Extension Specialist, OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences talks about checking the health status of newborn calves. In human medicine newborn babies undergo an APGAR test following birth. APGAR stands for appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration. The purpose of the test is to …
Feb 01
NCBA President Don Schiefelbein sees Cattle Industry Working Together in the Midst of Regulatory Concerns
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Don Schiefelbein, at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans. The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention coverage is being powered by Performance Ranch, a part of Zoetis, and by Farm Data Services located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. While …
Feb 01
OSU’s Ryan Desantis Offers Tree and Shrub Care Tips for Unpredictable Oklahoma Weather and Drought
As Oklahoma weather has been more unpredictable than usual his winter, KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with Oklahoma State University professor of natural resource ecology and management, Ryan Desantis, about how to best care for your trees and more during this time of the year. Many different factors go into how to correctly care …
Feb 01
Last Round of Winter Weather, then Warmer Weather on the Way
The 3rd round of Winter Weather is set to move through the state later this evening, with the possibility of sleet and freezing rain. State Climatologist Gary McManus says this latest round of Wintery mix will gradually expand northward on Wednesday into Wednesday evening. With this latest round, you can expect precipitation in the state …
Feb 01
Grow bags are a lightweight, mobile option for gardeners
By Trisha Gedon Traditional in-ground beds, raised beds and ceramic/plastic pot gardens are mainstay gardening methods, but grow bags add another dimension to this popular pastime. “One of the biggest advantages is the convenience. Grow bags are great for both seasoned and novice gardeners,” said Casey Hentges, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist and host …
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