The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Annual District Meetings will provide OCA members with a legislative update, an overview of OCA activities and a delicious steak supper in the company of fellow beef producers. New this year vendor and sponsor visitation will begin at 6 p.m. and meetings will begin with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are …
Category: Ag News
Jan 20
Oklahoma Continues to Grow Best Sorghum in the U.S.
At the Oklahoma Sorghum Producers meeting in Enid, Associated Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, had the chance to visit with OSU Extension Specialist for Cropping Systems, Josh Lofton, about his work growing sorghum varieties in Oklahoma. During his presentation, Lofton talked about his work with sorghum variety trials and about what sets Oklahoma sorghum apart from …
Jan 20
CoBank Quarterly: Inflation is Beginning to Loosen its Grip
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
Dr. Glynn Tonsor: Meat Demand Slips while Feedlots to Enjoy Black Ink Well into 2021
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
House Completes Bill Filing for 2023 Session
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
Bob Rodenberger says Cattle Market is Considerably Higher than Year Ago as Big Runs Continue
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
Angus Foundation hosts 150 Years of Angus Celebration
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
Sadie Lackey Joins NCGA’s Staff
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
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Policy Meeting Speakers Announced
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
National Institute for Animal Agriculture Selects Second Cohort for the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders Program
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 …
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