Sep 21
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 57% a week ago. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, equal to 58% last week. The U.S. Cotton Crop is rated 34% good to excellent this week versus …
Sep 21
The American Angus Association® offers a hands-on, tailored learning experience for young cattle enthusiasts. Internships are offered in several departments and entities; and provide opportunities for growth in a student’s chosen field during the 10-week summer program. Students will be immersed in a fast-paced, professional environment and work side-by-side with experts at the forefront of …
Sep 21
Oklahoma agricultural producers and ranchers waiting on meaningful moisture to break ongoing dryness will need to hold onto their patience a bit longer, as the latest weather patterns offer little immediate relief. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus noted that despite hopes for scattered activity, dry conditions continue to reinforce themselves across much of the state. …
Sep 21
Hot temperatures can create serious challenges for horses and their riders, making heat management an important part of summer horse care. In the latest episode of OSU Extension Horses’ Tack Box Talk series, host Dr. Kris Hiney of Oklahoma State University talks with equine exercise physiologist Dr. Carey Williams of Rutgers University and Dr. Betsy …
Sep 21
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s rural economic development department has partnered with Oklahoma FFA to launch the SAE CEO Challenge to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of students who run their own business. The SAE CEO Challenge is an all-new, custom program for students and educators that combines a customized classroom curriculum provided to Oklahoma high school agricultural …
Sep 21
The National Wheat Foundation’s annual National Wheat Yield Contest continues to serve as a benchmark for growers seeking to push the boundaries of productivity, grain quality, and agronomic innovation. For Oklahoma producers managing winter wheat acres, the contest offers a valuable platform to test management strategies against top growers across the state and the nation. …
Sep 21
Oklahoma State University researchers showcased advancements in turfgrass development and explored the potential for growing hops in Oklahoma during the university’s Turf & Landscape Field Day on Sept. 16. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson visited with OSU researchers and students to learn more about their ongoing research and its applications for Oklahoma growers and …
Sep 21
Authors: Dr. Hunter D. Biram, Mr. Enil Serrano Puerto, and Dr. Grant Gardner write in Southern Ag Today: The Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP) has been a standard in farm risk management with nearly 500 million acres insured across row crops, forages, and specialty crops, resulting in up to $192 billion in insured liability in …
Sep 21
The latest USDA Cattle on Feed shows the September feedlot inventory at 11.163 million head, up 0.7 percent from one year ago. Monthly on-feed totals have been above year earlier levels the past five months. Placements in August were down 9.2 percent year over year and August marketings were down 3.3 percent. Average feedlot placements …
Sep 21
The dairy checkoff is reaching families where they make decisions about what they buy and serve through two national consumer strategies currently in market. Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is activating We Are Family and First 1,000 Days through the fall. While the programs reach consumers at different moments, both are designed to deliver relevant dairy …
