Nov 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues to feature comments with Danette Amstein, Managing Principal of the Midian Marketing Group. Midian Marketing, the only strategic marketing, research and creative agency that focuses solely on making a difference in the meat industry. Amstein is a sixth generation Kansas farmer/rancher. She is active …
Nov 11
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins touted the Trump administration’s milk action plan to support American dairy farmers today at NMPF’s annual meeting. “I want to be very clear. We will never stop fighting for those of you in the dairy industry and across rural America we have reached that golden age for our producers,” said Rollins, a …
Nov 11
MetaPhite Genetics today applauded the U.S. Geological Survey’s decision to add phosphate to the nation’s Critical Minerals List, recognizing the nutrient’s vital role in food production and national security. Phosphorus is one of the three primary nutrients essential for crop growth, yet much of the global phosphate supply is concentrated in a small number of …
Nov 11
While no critical fire weather is expected today in Oklahoma, elevated conditions over transitional fuels will prompt a potential for increased wildfire occurrence. Initial attack efforts are expected to remain successful for the most part, although a slight increase in large fire potential (<300 acres) is noted. The probability of significant fire occurrence remains low. Fire weather elements will gradually relax …
Nov 11
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 …
Nov 11
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) welcomes continued Congressional attention to the issue of mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef. Recently, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) reintroduced the Country-of-Origin Labeling Enforcement Act (H.R.5818), a legislative effort aimed at reviving labeling requirements that matter to both producers and consumers. USCA further notes that Congressman Ryan Zinke has recently signed …
Nov 11
US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) criticized Senate Democrats for causing and prolonging the longest shutdown in American history, noting that tonight’s vote to reopen the government came only after Democrats blocked 14 Republican efforts to reopen the government and restore pay for federal workers and the military. “This has been the most useless shutdown in …
Nov 11
Dr. Shannon Ferrell is a professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics, where he specializes in Agricultural Law. He grew up on a cattle and wheat operation in western Oklahoma and obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agricultural Economics from OSU before obtaining his Juris Doctorate from the Oklahoma City University …
Nov 11
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced the next recipient of an award that recognizes veterans or service members for excellence in farming or agriculture and positively impacting local communities. Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Rutter of South Carolina is the second recipient of the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence presented by AFBF with support …
