Jun 30
Today, Bayer Crop Science filed a petition with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) seeking tariffs on glyphosate products imported from China. Bayer argues that these imports have made it more difficult for U.S.-based crop protection manufacturers to compete. In response, National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) CEO Sam Kieffer issued the following statement: “Wheat …
Jun 30
Supporters of Oklahoma State University Agriculture gathered June 27 to celebrate the grand opening of the Lionel K. Bentley Turfgrass Center. “The Turfgrass Center represents a major step forward for OSU’s turfgrass research, teaching and Extension programs,” said Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture. “It provides a centralized space where faculty, students and industry partners can …
Jun 30
Applications Are Now Open for the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative! What if conservation and profitability didn’t have to compete? The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts is excited to launch the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative, a new opportunity for Oklahoma producers ready to strengthen their operations, improve their land, and build new …
Jun 30
Halter, the ag-tech company transforming cattle ranching, has launched Beef Pro, a product designed to move American beef producers beyond just virtual fencing and into active on-ranch performance management. Halter’s existing beef product lets ranchers virtually fence and shift herds from a smartphone, without the labor of physical fencing. Beef Pro adds a data, planning and decision-making layer, helping ranchers get more from their land. Beef ranchers can now access a wealth of data on …
Jun 30
A major Oklahoma roadside attraction has been ordered to immediately cease all animal-related operations following a federal emergency order. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a strict 21-day license suspension to the Arbuckle Wilderness Park in Davis, citing a comprehensive failure to maintain federal minimum standards under the Animal Welfare Act. The regulatory action, …
Jun 30
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Donnie Robertson, vice president of Express Ranches, about the remarkable legacy of one of the nation’s top seedstock operations after the Funk family announced plans to disperse the ranch’s beef cattle operation. When discussing elite seedstock programs in the U.S., Express Ranches …
Jun 30
You can find a PBA near you on this map from the @Great Plains Fire Science Exchange! Around 70 prescribed burn associations (PBAs) are active throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska with 182 total across the US. Neighbors help neighbors to conduct prescribed burns. PBA members are mainly landowners but also include non-profit, state agency …
Jun 30
For Joel Eigenbrood, dairy farming wasn’t a part of his original life plan. Balance sheets and budgets shaped his path into becoming a dairy advocate, using his voice to enact change in an industry he believes in. “The coolest thing about dairy is there are multiple ways to enter the industry,” said Eigenbrood. “Any career …
Jun 30
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Jun 30
At the time of this video, there are 25 cases of New World Screwworm in the United States, 24 cases are in central and southwest Texas and 1 case was detected in a dog in southeast New Mexico. The cases involve cattle, goats, sheep, and a dog. So far, there have been no detections in …
