Jan 05
At the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, got the chance to catch up with Governor Kevin Stitt and talk about the exciting third year of Cattlemen’s Congress. “This is the story that I tell, and kind of an example of a state like Oklahoma that believes in freedom versus Colorado, …
Jan 04
At the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress trade show, Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk visited with Kay Knight of Kay Knight Designs located in Mason, TX. Knight talks about her experience as a vendor in the Cattlemen’s Congress trade show. Knight had her booth set up at last year’s trade show at Cattlemen’s Congress and said it …
Jan 03
At the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress, the Oklahoma Beef Council is offering opportunities to receive or renew Beef Quality Assurance certification in the Super Barn Sales Arena. Today, Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, got the chance to attend the first training and met up with OSU’s Dr. Rosslyn Biggs afterward to talk about the value of …
Jan 03
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will send five voting delegates to represent OKFB members at the business session of the 2023 American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico. Farm Bureau delegates from around the country will gather on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to discuss and vote on policy proposals to determine AFBF policy for the coming year. …
Jan 03
Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:49:25 CST
The 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress is quickly moving forward with national breed shows and sales. Tyler Norvell, with the Cattlemen’s Congress Board of Directors, says that already excitement is building toward the two Supreme Drives planned for next week.
Norvell says that Congress is the only major national show in the US that brings together all of the breeds showing in a Supreme Drive. Next Tuesday, Jnaury 10th- the first of the two Supreme drives will happen with the champions in the Open Bull and Female shows in the European breeds- as well as the Champion Junioor Female in each breed will be evaluated against all the other breeds and a Supreme Champion will be selected. This will be the third set of Supreme Champions of these breeds that will be selected.
Two nights later- the American Breeds will have a similar show in those three categories. This will be the second time that the American breeds will have a chance to select a Supreme Champion.- as the 2022 show was the inugural year for the American Supreme Drive.
Norvell says the idea was suggested as they planned the first ever Cattlemen’s Congress in 2021 to model a Supreme drive after the one that is held annually in Canada. “Agribition does this and it’s their country’s National Championship- and if you have ever seen this- you know it’s a big deal. People love it!” He adds that the breed champions have felt it was worth it to stay(in some case for an extra week) to participate in such a National Champion Drive.
The Supreme Drive is set for Tuesday, January 10 at 5 PM in the Jim Norrick Arena. The American Supreme Drive happens Thursday, January 12 at 5 PM- also in the Jim Norrick arena.
Norvell and Hays also talk about the special effort to engage commercial cattle producers in the show in 2023. On Thursday, January 5th- “We have the Hereford Pen Bull Show on Thursday- and the Herefords wanted to pair up with us to do a luncheon for any commercial cattlemen that wanted to come in from the six state region- and we have a lot of RSVPs but even if you did not RSVP- we still want you to come.” He adds “This is a great place to see elite genetics- whether they are looking for a $2,500 to a $5,000 bull or a $100,000 bull- there is something here for everyone- so if you are a commercial cattleman and you are out there- come to Oklahoma City on Thursday.”
Listen to the Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays and Tyler Norvell on this update about the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress by clicking on the Listen Bar above.
(Picture above is the Gelvbieh Pen of Five Bulls Show on Monday in the Performace Arena at the OKC Fairgrounds at Cattlemen’s Congres)
Ron Hays talks Supreme Drives and Commercial Producer Lunch with Tyler Norvell
Jan 02
Parts of the state could see severe weather today, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus, “A warm front has brought a surge of moisture into the state, setting us up for the possibility of severe storms later today as we see yet another cold front fire through the state tonight. Kingfisher’s temperatures went up 25 …
Jan 01
Sun, 01 Jan 2023 15:02:52 CST
The third Cattlemen’s Congress is underway at the OKC Farigrounds and Executive Vice President of the show, Bray Haven, is pleased with how the opening weekend has gone. Haven tells Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays that “lots of people moving in- the weather is going great- and that always helps everything” and invites cattle producers from across the region to come in as the show ramps up and see the many different cattle breeds that are showing and having sales of top genetics representing their part of the beef cattle industry. “it’s neat to see people from literally all over North America flooding into Oklahoma City from commerce to displaying good cattle- it’s exciting times here at the Oklahoma City fairgrounds.
Haven adds “we have something for everybody- and that is what our message has been- there are cattle here for just about anybody- whether you have a 150 to 200 head herd in western Oklahoma or a hobby farm with 20 or 30 herd- whatever it might be- there is something here for you.”
And that includes the Trade Show. He says there is a lot to see there as well- “Just walking around- you can enjoy boutiques, western apparel, livestock equipment, livestock feed and supplements and more in addition to seeing a lot of great cattle.”
Click here for the schedule for the third Cattlemen’s Congress- and remember that there are opportunities to get certified for the BQA program(or get recertified) on Tuesdays January 3rd and 10th as well as on Thursday January 5th. On the Fifth- there will be a Commercial Cattlmen’s Luncheon and if you do the BQA certification that day- you earn a free ticket for the luncheon.
Click on the listen bar to hear Ron Hays and Bray Haven talk about the start of the third Cattlemen’s Congress.
Ron Hays talks the opening weekend of Cattlemens Congress with Bray Haven
Dec 30
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a final rule establishing a durable definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to reduce uncertainty from changing regulatory definitions, protect people’s health, and support economic opportunity. The final rule restores essential water protections that were in …
Dec 29
Three key financial statements and how they can guide your regenerative ranch into a bright New Year If you’ve been waiting for a sign it’s time to deal with the shoebox of receipts piled in the corner of your office or shop or on the kitchen table … this is it. Dan Childs and Jason …
Dec 29
Drought conditions are at a standstill in Oklahoma this week compared to last week’s numbers. Each drought category remains the same as last week’s percentages. Exceptional drought- 11.65 percent Extreme drought or worse – 56.13 percent Severe drought or worse – 80.92 percent Moderate drought or worse – 89.73 percent Abnormally dry or worse- 98.18 …
