Mar 16
The Angus Foundation is pleased to announce Drake Yon of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, as the representative for the 2026 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC). Yon, a lifelong Angus breeder, will join a class of emerging industry leaders who will travel nationwide in June to engage with all facets of beef …
Mar 16
The Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) continues to serve as a premier stage for agricultural youth, built on a foundation of mentorship and industry support. This year’s event is marked by a deep reflection on the legacy of Bob Funk, whose visionary leadership and historic $5 million endowment have secured the long-term future of the expo. …
Mar 16
Oklahoma forestry officials and local fire departments are working to improve containment on several large wildfires today as a cold front brings a temporary reprieve from the extreme heat, though fire danger remains firmly in place across the state. According to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry (ODAFF) Fire Situation Report for March …
Mar 16
The Oklahoma Well Owner Network program offered through Oklahoma State University Extension and OSU’s Oklahoma Water Resources Center will host a “Get Well-Informed” free well water testing event for residents in 14 counties across southeast Oklahoma this spring. The locations listed below will receive samples from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on May 1. Analysis results will be …
Mar 16
The American Farm Bureau Federation is honoring 10 outstanding leaders as graduates of the organization’s 12th Partners in Advocacy Leadership class. PAL is designed to help agricultural leaders accelerate their engagement abilities and solidify their roles as advocates for agriculture. “We’re proud of our PAL graduates and the dedication they’ve shown throughout the program,” said …
Mar 16
American Farmland Trust has promoted Jenny Lester Moffitt to Vice President, Farmland Protection and Strategic Priorities, where she will lead a national effort to safeguard America’s working lands now and into the future. Moffitt will unite AFT’s farmland protection, information, and capacity-building initiatives; strengthen the National Agricultural Land Network and Farmland Information Center; and expand …
Mar 16
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announces the launch of a new competitive grants program aimed at rapidly addressing emerging and re-emerging pest and disease threats across the nation’s food and agricultural systems. The grants program, Rapid Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Pest and Disease Events Across Food and …
Mar 16
National Sorghum Producers announces Tulsa Ports as the newest member of the NSP Industry Partner program, supporting efforts to strengthen transportation infrastructure, improve supply-chain efficiency and expand market opportunities for U.S. sorghum producers. “We are pleased to welcome Tulsa Ports to the NSP Industry Partner program,” said NSP Industry Relations Director Jamaca Battin. “Efficient transportation …
Mar 16
Cow/Calf Corner with Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Recent announcements of facility closures from the beef packing highlight the continuing challenges that low cattle inventories pose for the beef industry. Beef packing represents large investments in facilities and a long-term perspective. Adjustments in packing capacity occur slowly and are not …
Mar 16
Applications are now available for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau and OKFB Foundation for Agriculture’s large-animal veterinarian scholarship. This scholarship began as an effort to help create a pipeline of veterinarians who can provide essential services to farmers and ranchers. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $15,000 to a student who is studying …
