US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined his colleagues in introducing legislation to protect families and keep America’s skies safe during the ongoing government shutdown. The bills would reinstate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and ensure air traffic controllers continue receiving pay while federal funding remains lapsed. “The Trump Administration has worked to protect Americans …
Category: Ag News
Oct 29
Cow Calf Corner David Lalman: Estimating Feed Intake in Beef Cows
An accurate estimate of feed intake is a critical element in determining a cow’s nutrient requirements at different stages of production. It is also necessary to establish appropriate stocking rate and carrying capacity for a given land base. About a year ago, I shared our group’s work to evaluate and update estimates of feed intake …
Oct 29
Viva Los Expo!”: Oklahoma Ag Expo Returns to Norman with Top Speakers and Sold-Out Show
The Oklahoma Ag Expo is just around the corner, taking place November 3–5 in Norman at the Embassy Suites. Ashley Tucker Randolph shared her excitement with farm director KC Sheperd, saying, “We are super excited to welcome everyone this upcoming Monday, we’re looking forward to having everyone.” She explained that the event is a collaboration …
Oct 29
Wednesday 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.
Oct 28
Choice Boxed Beef $1.77 Higher on Tuesday at $379.65
Choice Boxed Beef rose again on Tuesday, climbing $1.77 to $379.65 — the fourth straight daily gain and the ninth increase in the past eleven sessions. Over that stretch, the cutout has added $15.74. Primal values were mixed compared to Monday: ribs jumped $4.26 to $626.80, loins surged $11.65 to $483.93, and rounds ticked up …
Oct 28
Calf Price Plunge Hits OKC West on Tuesday
OKC West in El Reno had a run on Tuesday, October 28th of 2,012 calves. Compared to last week: Steer calves 30.00-40.00 lower. Heifers calves 40.00-50.00 lower, conservatively. It was a buyer’s market today. While a few individual trades were still impressive, overall buyer activity remained very cautious.
Oct 28
Secretary Rollins Pens Newsweek Op-Ed “Theatrics Don’t Feed the Hungry”
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in Newsweek addressing Senate Democrats for holding out funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by keeping the government shutdown. “Instead of focusing on reopening the government and keeping programs like SNAP and WIC functioning, or air traffic controllers and law enforcement officers …
Oct 28
KiZE Concepts expands from local kitchen to national brand with help from FAPC
A downtown Oklahoma City company is redefining healthy snacking by staying true to a simple idea – creating clean, nutritious food with purpose. KiZE Concepts, known for its low-ingredient, high-protein energy bars, has grown from a small startup into a brand found in retailers such as Costco, Sam’s Club and Whole Foods. Founded on the …
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