Category: Ag News
Nov 11
OKC West Tuesday Calf Sale Features Strength in Heifer Trade- As Much as $10 to $20 Higher
OKC West had a total of 4,531 for their Tuesday Calf sale. Compared to last week: Steer calves under 500lbs not enough to test. Steers 500-650lbs unevenly steady, over 650lbs 10.00 higher. Heifer calves under 500lbs 10.00-15.00 higher. Heifers 500-600lbs 3.00-7.00 higher, over 600lbs 20.00 higher. Today’s sale could best be described as erratic, beginning …
Nov 11
Choice Boxed Beef Up $1.90 to $379.22 on Tuesday
Boxed beef values strengthened modestly on Tuesday, with the Choice cutout climbing $1.90 to $379.22 and Select edging up $0.38 to $360.08, widening the Choice/Select spread to $19.14. Total loads moved rose to 123, up significantly from Monday’s 79. Among the primals, the standout was the rib, which surged $12.17 higher to $641.73—its highest level …
Nov 11
OKFB hosts successful 84th annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from across the state gathered Nov. 7-9 at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City for the organization’s 84th annual meeting where they elected new leaders, set organizational policy for the coming year, recognized outstanding members and learned from speakers. “It’s been a tremendous convention,” said outgoing president Rodd Moesel. “We’re all …
Nov 11
The Cotton Haul of Fame – BASF Opens Enrollment for Exclusive One Ton Club and Truck Lease Sweepstakes for the 21st Year
BASF invites qualified U.S. cotton farmers to join its exclusive FiberMax One Ton Club™, now in its 21st year. One Ton Club membership enrollment is now open, and One Ton Club members have the opportunity to enter the 2026 FiberMax One Ton Club Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) for a chance to win a two-year lease on a …
Nov 11
National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2025 Excellence Awards Winners
Integrity, ingenuity and the pursuit of excellence earned three farms and one program evaluator this year’s National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program’s Excellence Awards. The awards announced today recognize participants who uphold program values by demonstrating U.S. dairy farmers are committed to producing high quality, wholesome milk. The 2025 FARM Excellence Award recipients …
Nov 11
TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Working Grant Program application period opens
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Leadership Development Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization committed to future generations of land and livestock stewards and leaders, announced the application window for the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Working Grant Program is now open. The program will distribute financial capital to business owners with a demonstrated interest in the beef …
Nov 11
Longest Government Shutdown Ever Poised to End Wednesday with House Vote
The Senate passed legislation late Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a handful of Democrats joined with GOP Senators and voted out their CR by a 60 to 40 vote despite searing criticism from within their party. Both Oklahoma Senators voted throughout the shutdown to …
Nov 11
Farm Bureau Applauds Progress to End Shutdown
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall today applauded the Senate vote to end the government shutdown and urged the House to act quickly. “Farm Bureau commends the Senate for voting to end the government shutdown, ensuring that farmers and ranchers can continue to rely on critical USDA services and disaster relief to keep their farms running …
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