U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will be joining hundreds of dairy farmers and cooperative leaders for a special keynote address during NMPF’s portion of its Joint Annual Meeting with dairy organizations at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Nov. 11, in Arlington, TX. Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on Feb. 13. …
Category: Ag News
Nov 11
Cow Calf Corner Mark Johnson: Build Back Better – Replacement Heifers Series
In spite of market volatility over the past three weeks, the strong market fundamentals and current status of the U.S. beef industry remain unchanged, and can be distilled down into a few short bullet points: These factors indicate the robust values of all classes of cattle (and beef) we are seeing now should continue for …
Nov 11
The 2026 Integrated Beef Cattle Program
The 2026 Integrated Beef Cattle Program kicks off in January — and applications are now open! This hands-on program expands veterinary skills in herd health, nutrition, forage and reproductive management, and other key areas of beef production. Practicing DVMs and veterinary students will learn side-by-side, building both knowledge and professional connections in beef cattle medicine …
Nov 11
OKFB members elect Graham, Strom to state board
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members elected two new state board members on Saturday, Nov. 8, during the organization’s 84th annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Terry Graham — District 7 OKFB Director Terry Graham of Alfalfa County was elected to serve as the new District 7 director, filling the seat previously held by newly elected OKFB President Stacy …
Nov 11
Some Special Prices for Turkey Day
It’s turkey time, and a good opportunity to look at turkey prices and supplies as we head towards the big day. Much higher wholesale prices have been in the news, so it’s also a good chance to examine wholesale versus retail prices and grocery store sales strategies. Wholesale, national average, 8-16 pound turkey prices are up …
Nov 11
Oklahoma Producer Aaron Schantz Gives Peanut, Cotton, and Soybean Harvest Update
Oklahoma Producer Aaron Schantz Gives Peanut, Cotton, and Soybean Harvest Update. For diversified producers in western Oklahoma, harvest is a time of juggling crops, monitoring the weather, and managing complex rotations. For Aaron Schantz, an ag producer from Hydro, this year is a mixed bag, defined by high yields but tough commodity prices. Speaking with …
Nov 11
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Nov 11
Don’t Wait for Disease to Show — Jeff Ball Encourages Proactive Fungicide Planning
Associate Farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Jeff Ball of Bayer CropScience, who opened the conversation by emphasizing that fungicides cannot undo damage that has already occurred, explaining that “it’s basically timing.” He said, “If you’re a little late to the game, you can’t correct what’s already happened.” He pointed out that symptoms such as rust …
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