Nov 23
The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) Vac-45 Program is a beef calf preconditioning program implemented by Oklahoma State University Extension in partnership with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, with the goal of providing a value-added marketing opportunity for cow-calf producers. For calves to become OQBN Vac-45 certified, they must be weaned for at least 45 days …
Nov 23
Dairy industry leaders discussed how USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects can help secure a climate-smart and profitable future for farmers during the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® Fall Meeting. The Alliance, formed through the checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, consists of companies and organizations across the dairy community and others who want to contribute to …
Nov 23
National Sorghum Producers commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) for creating enhanced coverage for irrigated grain sorghum producers. The new coverage will be effective November 30, 2022, for the upcoming 2023 crop year. “This expanded coverage for irrigated sorghum producers is the culmination of a decade of work between NSP, …
Nov 23
Kelsey Theis of Leavenworth, Kansas, recently achieved something many young girls in the Angus breed dream of — she was named Miss American Angus. Theis was crowned at the annual American Angus Association® Awards Dinner and Reception Sunday, Nov. 6 and will represent the breed as an advocate and role model in the coming year. …
Nov 22
Thirty youth from across Oklahoma competed in the 2022 Midwest Shows Livestock Handling Scholarship Contest Nov. 18. The annual competition showcases the skills of young FFA members in practical, real-life cattle handling scenarios, such as weighing for accurate dosage, vaccinating and tagging calves in a manual chute. Contestants are judged on skill, accuracy and efficiency …
Nov 22
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duvall to talk about this year’s cost of Thanksgiving dinner, obstacles they have faced this year, and what they would like to see in the 2023 Farm Bill. Duvall says it seems like every year the …
Nov 22
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $59.4 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program’s (GusNIP) Produce Prescription and Nutrition Incentive programs designed to encourage families and individuals to eat more healthfully by increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables. This investment delivers on a commitment made in the …
Nov 22
In a letter sent today to U.S. Senate and House leadership, a broad coalition of energy and agriculture organizations called on Congress to quickly adopt legislation that would resolve inconsistent fuel volatility regulations. Specifically, the groups expressed support for legislation that would result in equal regulatory treatment for all gasoline blends containing 10 percent ethanol (E10) or …
Nov 22
Thanks to U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), donations made to the Animal Agriculture Alliance will be matched on Giving Tuesday, November 29. USPOULTRY has pledged to match donations so every contribution will go twice as far to safeguard the future of animal agriculture. Visit animalagalliance.org/support-us/donate/ to make your contribution. This is the Alliance’s 35th year …
