Nov 03
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Ryan Moorhouse, chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board, who discussed the rollout of the new Beef Checkoff budget that began in October. Moorhouse and the other members of the CBB volunteer their time and are cattle producers that represent all segments …
Nov 03
Oklahoma experienced a month of sharp contrasts in October, with early summer-like heat giving way to the season’s first freezes. However, significant rainfall was confined to the northeast, leaving much of the state with dry conditions that are expected to continue into November. Quiet Forecast Ahead The near-term forecast shows little to no significant rainfall …
Nov 03
The Land Management Division of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is excited to offer a cost-share program for woody invasive species removal practices. Landowners with Eastern Red Cedar, Saltcedar, or Mesquite on their land are encouraged to apply. Applicants can receive up to $50,000 per land owner each Fiscal Year. A new application will not be …
Nov 03
Statewide Discussion: No critical fire weather or significant fire potential is anticipated throughout the week. Recentrainfall provided wetting rainfall over most of Oklahoma serving to improve composite fuel moisture and spur limitedgreen-up in some areas where cool-season species are prevalent. Although dry weather in the last five to nine days plussome pockets where recent freezing …
Nov 03
The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is proud to announce the establishment of the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence (USPCE) Swine Legacy Scholarship. For 20 years, the USPCE served as a vital public-private partnership that united academic expertise, valuable resources, and industry …
Nov 03
The American Angus Association® 142nd Annual Convention of Delegates gathered November 2 in Kansas City, Missouri. Five members were re-elected to a second term on the board of directors. They are Rob Adams, Union Springs, Alabama; Art Butler, Bliss, Idaho; Alan Mead, Barnett, Missouri; Henry Smith, Russell Springs, Kentucky; and Roger Wann, Poteau, Oklahoma. The delegation …
Nov 03
The White House provided more details this weekend on the measures agreed to in last week’s meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, including progress on agricultural trade barriers imposed by China and suspension of port service fees that raise costs for U.S. exporters. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued …
Nov 03
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) today called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reallocate 100% of its waivers for small refineries through a supplemental rule-making process. “A strong, transparent, and balanced RFS remains a cornerstone of America’s agricultural and energy success,” said NCGA CEO Neil Caskey. The statement was included in stakeholder comments submitted to EPA at …
Nov 03
In comments submitted today, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize its proposal to reallocate 100% of biofuel gallons lost due to small refinery exemptions (SREs) granted under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Growth Energy’s comments encouraged EPA to finalize the supplemental proposal it released in …
Nov 03
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
