Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with National Cattlemen’s Association executive director of government affairs, Kent Bacus, about the tax study that NCBA recently released. With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire at the end of 2025, NCBA collected survey data to better understand how key tax provisions, …
Category: Ag News
Oct 10
OSU Agriculture to host new Livestock & Range Field Day for cattle producers
– Oklahoma State University Agriculture will introduce a new Livestock & Range Field Day in the Stillwater area on Thursday, Oct. 17. The event will provide information on beef production, cattle and forage management, parasite control and production economics. According to Laura Goodman, OSU associate professor and Extension specialist for rangeland ecology, the encroachment of woody plants in grassland …
Oct 10
In Latest Drought Monitor Report, Extreme Drought Conditions Double in Oklahoma
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions have increased to 23.41 percent, up from 11.5 percent last week. Severe drought or worse conditions have increased to 45.29 percent, up from 37.39 percent …
Oct 10
Beef exports totaled 102,682 mt in August, down 6% from a year ago and the lowest since January.
Fueled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels in August. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom has the details in this USMEF Audio Report. August pork exports totaled 238,989 metric …
Oct 10
The Alva FFA Officers attended COLT conference in Enid, Oklahoma.
September was filled with many events for the Alva FFA Chapter. The month started with the Woods County Fair, which every FFA member participated in. This year the FFA Chapter was split into nine teams who got a certain number of points for placing with projects in the county fair. Each FFA Officer was a …
Oct 10
Oklahoma Water Resources Board to host fourth round of stakeholder input meetings in October
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s fourth round of stakeholder input meetings throughout the month of October. As the largest user of water in Oklahoma, it is crucial for agriculture to have a voice in these meetings. The stakeholder meetings will center on the 2025 updates to Oklahoma’s …
Oct 10
R-CALF USA Statement on USDA’s Effort to Improve Fed Cattle Price Discovery, Competition
On October 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a preliminary copy of an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) titled “Price Discovery and Competition in Markets for Fed Cattle.” The agency intends to seek public comments regarding methods to resolve concerns that current fed cattle procurement practices are distorting the market. For …
Oct 10
Celebrating National 4-H Week
National 4-H Week 2024 is October 7 to 12, offering time to reflect on the incredible impact of this nationwide youth development program. Millions of 4-H members, alumni, volunteers and supporters will come together to celebrate the accomplishments of this vibrant community. The official proclamation, signed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, underscores the importance of this …
Oct 09
Pecans are the pick of the season
The state’s wholesale pecan industry generates $23 million a year, and with the 2024 harvest on the horizon, Oklahoma pecan producers are preparing for a busy season. Becky Carroll, Oklahoma State University Extension fruit and nut specialist, said statewide retail sales, value-added products and other businesses like equipment manufacturers, pesticide and fertilizer distributors, and applicator services also contribute to …
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