This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about what it takes to be a farmer.
“Let me tell you about what it takes to be a farmer,” Anderson said. “You have got to manage land, labor and capital.”
Anderson said that all land is not created equal, as each parcel of land may not allow the same productivity for every crop; therefore, farmers must select the crop that will have good productivity for the type of land it will be grown in.
“They have got to select tillage practices that will keep that land in production for a long time,” Anderson said. “They have got to fight Mother Nature…”
Anderson said farmers work hard to combat many problems including insects, storms, weeds, and more.
“They have got to have knowledge about all of those topics and know how to manage them, and to produce a quality product that the market wants,” Anderson said. “The knowledge and management ability of a farmer just boggles my mind. Farmers feed and clothe people in Oklahoma, the United States, and around the world. The economies in the U.S. and around the world depend on farmers and ranchers in agriculture to feed and clothe us.”
This week on SUNUP:
- A feature story about Reed Marcum, the 4-H member from Pittsburg County who won a 2024 National Youth in Action Award. Find what motivates Reed to serve others from those who know him best, including 4-H Educator Greg Owen.
- In the Mesonet weather report, Gary McManus, state climatologist, brings us the latest drought monitor and looks at rainfall accumulation and the temperature outlook.
- Scott Frazier, OSU Extension energy management specialist, covers the pros and cons of fireplaces and woodburning stoves.
- Kim Anderson, OSU Extension grain marketing specialist, discusses some of the business complexities and knowledge needed to be a successful farmer.
- We invite everyone to participate the SUNUP’s 2023 Viewership Survey.
- Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, offers guidance on selecting optimal traits for your herd.
- Finally, find out why the late Lionel Bentley was selected as a distinguished alumnus in the OSU Ferguson College of Agriculture.
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