Jan 21
State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall is offering several resources for livestock producers and pet owners to help them fully prepare for the coldest weather Oklahoma will have experienced since 2024- which will be coupled with snow, sleet and ice this weekend. Dr. Hall says that Thursday offers a full day to get your preparations all …
Jan 21
Former Poultry Federation President Challenges AG on Lawsuit Settlement: Tensions ran high at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association meeting this week following comments from the Attorney General regarding the ongoing poultry litigation in the Illinois River Watershed. Marvin Childers, former President of The Poultry Federation, pushed back against the Attorney General’s claims of a path forward, …
Jan 21
Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond Seeks ‘Finality’ in Poultry Lawsuit, Reassures Cattle Producers of Industry Stability: In a direct address to the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) on Wednesday, Attorney General Gentner Drummond sought to quell fears regarding the ongoing poultry litter litigation in Eastern Oklahoma, outlining a path toward settlement that he says will protect both …
Jan 21
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall highlights the urgent need for legislation expanding the bridge support program for farmers, reinforced by new analysis indicating the economic crisis in farm country is likely to continue this year. “We are grateful for the aid Congress has delivered to farmers this year and do not take that for …
Jan 21
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding labeling and preventing cross-contact of gluten in packaged food. The FDA is taking this action as a first step to improve transparency in disclosures of ingredients that impact certain health conditions, such as gluten for those with celiac disease, and other established food …
Jan 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Dr. Shalene McNeill about the newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and their strong emphasis on protein at every meal. You can listen to part one from yesterday by clicking here. McNeill says the new guidelines reflect a noticeable …
Jan 21
Growers heading into the 2026 crop year are facing a familiar but intensifying challenge: tight margins and the need to squeeze more value out of every input. Tim Laatsch, director of agronomy for Koch Agronomic Services, spoke with Maci Carter and said those economic realities are shaping nearly every agronomic decision. “We are seeing continued …
Jan 21
We have had a great winter so far, with dry but warm weather making it easy for our cows out in the elements, but a winter storm is predicted in Oklahoma later this week. Cows need to get adjusted to cold temperatures over time and grow a thick winter haircoat to be acclimated before winter …
Jan 21
William E. Maples southern Ag Today– With the continued growth of agricultural production in Brazil, it is increasingly important for U.S. row crop producers to monitor crop conditions there, as the two countries compete directly in global markets. With Brazil located in the Southern Hemisphere, its growing season runs opposite that of the United States, …
Jan 21
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) (“Smithfield Foods” or “Smithfield”), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, and Nathan’s Famous, Inc. (Nasdaq: NATH) (“Nathan’s Famous”), today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Smithfield Foods to acquire all of Nathan’s Famous’ issued and outstanding …
