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Category: Ag News
Mar 25
Feeder Steers and Heifers Higher, Steer Calves Lower, Heifer Calves Higher at Beaver Livestock Auction
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Mar 24
Speaker Hilbert Congratulates Alan Armstrong on Appointment to U.S. Senate, Highlights Oklahoma’s Responsible Vacancy Law
Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, today congratulates newly appointed Senator Alan Armstrong to temporarily serve in the United States Senate, noting that the appointment reflects the constitutional process established by the Oklahoma legislature in 2021. The state’s current vacancy process was made possible through Senate Bill 959, authored by Speaker Hilbert and Senate President …
Mar 24
US Drought Conditions Intensify Across Key Agricultural Regions Ahead of Spring Planting
Recent data from the USDA indicates a sharp increase in drought coverage across major U.S. agricultural regions, posing a potential challenge as farmers prepare for the spring planting season. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey noted that while recent rainfall in some dry areas may offer some relief, significant soil dryness and drought conditions remains a concern …
Mar 24
Klobuchar Delivers Remarks at the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, delivered remarks at the Agri-Pulse Ag and Food Policy Summit conference. In her remarks, Ranking Member Klobuchar addressed the need to strengthen domestic supply chains for producers. Senator Klobuchar also highlighted her bipartisan efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production …
Mar 24
Cow Calf Corner Mark Johnson: Selection Pressure is a Precious Commodity
Selection and mating decisions in cow-calf herds need to be made with a clear objective in mind. There are more trait specific expected progeny differences and bio-economic indices available to cattle breeders than ever before. These are powerful tools which can be used to improve calving ease, growth rates and carcass quality. Perhaps of even …
Mar 24
Dr. Derrell Peel Talks Carcass Weights, Drought Challenges, and High-Priced Cattle Markets
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, who discusses rising carcass weights, drought concerns, and managing risk in a volatile but strong cattle market. Carcass Weights Keep Climbing Peel says the industry continues to push cattle to heavier weights, noting, “We put about 50 pounds on …
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