Jan 03
On today’s Cow Calf Corner, Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist, talks about purchasing thinner cows. In every drought cycle some producers have an earlier end to the drought than others and some are more severely affected by drought than others. As producers liquidate productive cows due to drought, there …
Jan 03
Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:49:48 CST
The 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress is quickly moving forward with national breed shows and sales. Tyler Norvell, with the Cattlemen’s Congress Board of Directors, says that already excitement is building toward the two Supreme Drives planned for next week.
Norvell says that Congress is the only major national show in the US that brings together all of the breeds showing in a Supreme Drive. Next Tuesday, Jnaury 10th- the first of the two Supreme drives will happen with the champions in the Open Bull and Female shows in the European breeds- as well as the Champion Junioor Female in each breed will be evaluated against all the other breeds and a Supreme Champion will be selected. This will be the third set of Supreme Champions of these breeds that will be selected.
Two nights later- the American Breeds will have a similar show in those three categories. This will be the second time that the American breeds will have a chance to select a Supreme Champion.- as the 2022 show was the inugural year for the American Supreme Drive.
Norvell says the idea was suggested as they planned the first ever Cattlemen’s Congress in 2021 to model a Supreme drive after the one that is held annually in Canada. “Agribition does this and it’s their country’s National Championship- and if you have ever seen this- you know it’s a big deal. People love it!” He adds that the breed champions have felt it was worth it to stay(in some case for an extra week) to participate in such a National Champion Drive.
The Supreme Drive is set for Tuesday, January 10 at 5 PM in the Jim Norrick Arena. The American Supreme Drive happens Thursday, January 12 at 5 PM- also in the Jim Norrick arena.
Norvell and Hays also talk about the special effort to engage commercial cattle producers in the show in 2023. On Thursday, January 5th- “We have the Hereford Pen Bull Show on Thursday- and the Herefords wanted to pair up with us to do a luncheon for any commercial cattlemen that wanted to come in from the six state region- and we have a lot of RSVPs but even if you did not RSVP- we still want you to come.” He adds “This is a great place to see elite genetics- whether they are looking for a $2,500 to a $5,000 bull or a $100,000 bull- there is something here for everyone- so if you are a commercial cattleman and you are out there- come to Oklahoma City on Thursday.”
Listen to the Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays and Tyler Norvell on this update about the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress by clicking on the Listen Bar above.
(Picture above is the Gelvbieh Pen of Five Bulls Show on Monday in the Performace Arena at the OKC Fairgrounds at Cattlemen’s Congres)
Ron Hays talks Supreme Drives and Commercial Producer Lunch with Tyler Norvell
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Jan 02
When cattlemen and women gather in Oklahoma City for Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 1-16, 2023, to showcase and market their elite cattle genetics, they will also have three opportunities to receive their Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification or re-certification and attend a special Commercial Cattlemen’s Luncheon for free. BQA training and certification is common sense cattle …
Jan 02
Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry. This analysis is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about the continuing drought. The new year is …
Jan 02
On Friday, December 30, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a final rule establishing a definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, got the chance to visit with the Chief Counsel for NCBA for the National …
Jan 02
Parts of the state could see severe weather today, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus, “A warm front has brought a surge of moisture into the state, setting us up for the possibility of severe storms later today as we see yet another cold front fire through the state tonight. Kingfisher’s temperatures went up 25 …
Jan 02
Improving the sustainability, efficiency and environmental impacts of crops, water and cattle requires precise decisions.Researchers at Oklahoma State University are focused on how technology and science can aid in that process. “The whole goal of precision ag is improving efficiencies — efficiencies of input and output — and to be more sustainable both economically and …
Jan 02
The Flickner Innovation Farm will host a January 12 workshop to present up-to-date outcomes from the farm’s technology implementation and projects studying natural resource use. There will also be a presentation from NASA about how their programs can benefit farm management. The workshop will take place at the Inman Community Center and will feature a …
Jan 02
The solvency of Social Security has reached a turning point, and millions of Americans who have paid into this program throughout their working lives are at risk of not receiving the money they deserve. The reality of the challenge facing Social Security is that without reforms, these funds will dry up. Congress must find solutions …
