Category: Ag News

Jan 26

Market Wrap-Up with Justin Lewis for January 26, 2023

Jan 26

Improvements from This Week’s Moisture Hopefully Reflected in Next Week’s Drought Monitor Report

Drought in Oklahoma remains at a standstill once again, as percentages in each category remain unchanged from last week’s numbers. After snow totals accumulate from this week, any improvements should be reflected in next week’s drought monitor report. Exceptional drought: 11.77% Extreme drought or worse: 57.90% Severe drought: 81.01% Moderate drought or worse: 89.12% Abnormally …

Jan 26

Governor Stitt Calls for Investment in Education and Prioritizing Needs of Rural Oklahoma

At the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association policy meeting, Farm Director, KC Sheperd had the chance to catch up with Governor Kevin Stitt and talk about some of his latest accomplishments to better Oklahoma, including improving education, high-speed internet access, and more. “It is just so good to be here with cattle producers,” Stitt said. “These are …

Jan 26

Lankford, Barrasso, Colleagues Push Back on Biden Tapping Strategic Petroleum Reserve except for US Energy Emergencies

Senator James Lankford (R-OK), who serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Committee, along with Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), Steve Daines (R-MT), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), John Hoeven (R-ND), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) …

Jan 26

NCBA’s Sigrid Johannes Sees Problems Ahead with Lesser Prairie Chicken Listing

State and regional cattle groups, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, are suing the Biden administration over the lesser prairie chicken endangered species listing proposal. Among the state Associations joining NCBA in this litigation is the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is featuring comments from the NCBA Associate Director …

Jan 26

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. as a Member

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol (“Trust Protocol”) is pleased to announce the membership of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (“AEO”). AEO is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products through its American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed brands. Trust Protocol membership will support AEO in …

Jan 26

First-of-Its-Kind Research Identifies $400 Million in Unrealized Soybean Value

Multi-regional research investment, focused on the soybean flower and pod retention, boasts yield potential of 10%-15%. In some instances, two heads are better than one. For a new multi-regional research effort, five organizations put their heads together to achieve full genetic yield potential of the soybean. A new partnership, the first of its kind in …

Jan 26

Heather Winn named OSU Extension Distinguished Educator

By Gail Ellis Oklahoma State University Extension has announced Heather Winn as the 2023 Distinguished Educator. Winn, the Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H educator for OSU Extension in Cherokee County, was recognized during an awards luncheon in Stillwater on Jan. 25. The annual honor is presented to a county educator, district program specialist or area specialist …

Jan 26

National FFA Organization Selected to Participate in the Advancing Racial Equity Community of Practice Initiative

The National FFA Organization is excited to announce its participation in a new community of practice with other nonprofit organizations focused on advancing racial equity. Over the next six months, leaders in the National FFA Organization will work with The Bridgespan Group to strengthen their approach to advancing racial equity internally and externally. The Advancing …

Jan 26