In this special episode of the podcast we visit with Matthew Sittel, Assistant State Climatologist in Kansas. Mr. Sittel talks to us about the Kansas Mesonet system, the current drought impacting his state, and the weather forecast for Kansas moving forward over the next few weeks and months. Give it a listen by clicking below: …
Category: Ag News
Dec 21
Windsor Livestock Auction Co., Inc. to host 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifying Event
The final of three qualifying events for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be hosted by Windsor Livestock Auction Co., Inc. in Windsor, Mo., on January 4, 2023. Opening ceremonies will commence at 12:00 p.m. (CT), with the awards presentation following the competition. A total of 48 contestants will compete for a top 10 …
Dec 21
USDA Developing New Tools to Identify COVID Virus in Wild and Domestic Animals
U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists are developing new tests and tools to identify and track the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic animals. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is currently implementing a $300 million provision in the American Rescue Plan Act to monitor susceptible animals for the COVID virus. …
Dec 21
Hay Opportunities drying Up
Compared to the last report: The little hay that hay growers still have left is either contracted or going toward their long-lasting customers. While the producers are taking care of those long-time customers causing buyers to rely on Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish, or ELAP. The ELAP services have allowed people …
Dec 21
Pig Farmers Donate to Pork for Packs Backpack Program
The Oklahoma Pork Council announced its annual donation to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Pork for Packs program in the amount of $10,000. “We are so grateful to have the support of the Oklahoma Pork Council and the pork producers they represent in the fight against hunger,” said Stacy Dykstra, chief executive officer of …
Dec 21
Mayo Collaboration, Social Media Strategies Top ’22 Checkoff Highlights
A collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, adding more cheese to chicken sandwiches and sparking a virtual butter board craze are among the highlights that solidified the dairy checkoff’s mission of growing sales and trust in 2022 on behalf of America’s dairy farmers and importers. “This was a year when our commitment to making every drop …
Dec 21
U.S. Dairy Salutes USTR’s Pursuit of Canadian USMCA Compliance
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commend the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement today that it is filing a new request for dispute settlement consultations with Canada in order to expand the scope of the second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dairy dispute to include additional elements necessary to ensure that Canada …
Dec 21
Getting Ready for the Next Cold Snap with OSU’s Paul Beck
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow-Calf Corner.” Today, he talks about preparing for colder temperatures. Temperatures have been pretty nice for this time of year; however, we are predicted to …
Dec 21
Cattle Needs Rise as Temperatures Drop
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 06:32:41 CST
Cattle producers need to follow recommended livestock-care checklists to mitigate significant dangers that arctic blasts bring to animal health and production, said Oklahoma State University experts.
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Dec 20
Ag Groups Cheer Climate Smart Measures Included in 2023 Omnibus
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:26:28 CST
Several Ag Groups have reacted favorably to the inclusion of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act within the 2023 Omnibus Bill.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duv…























