Mar 04
The United Soybean Board presented the Tom Oswald Legacy Award to Ed Anderson at the 2024 Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas. Anderson was recognized for his work in advancing soybean research and bringing soybean scientists together to work collaboratively on topics important to farmers. His efforts to create a more resilient and nutritious soybean have …
Mar 04
The Trailblazers program, developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, takes advocacy to an unprecedented level by giving participants the tools and training they need to promote beef to new audiences while addressing and correcting myths. After a competitive application process, ten Trailblazers have been selected for the …
Mar 04
House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, released a statement congratulating the new Speaker-Designate. “Congratulations to Speaker-Designate Rep. Kyle Hilbert on this well-deserved honor and responsibility to serve our state. I look forward to working with him on bettering the lives of Oklahomans in this new capacity. Over the last several years, Rep. Hilbert and …
Mar 04
Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, has been elected by the Oklahoma House Republican Caucus as speaker-designate for the 60th Legislature. The speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives is the body’s chief presiding officer and is responsible for committee appointments, the flow of legislation and the management of the House budget and staff. The …
Mar 04
The United Soybean Board presented the Tom Oswald Legacy Award to Ed Anderson at the 2024 Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas. Anderson was recognized for his work in advancing soybean research and bringing soybean scientists together to work collaboratively on topics important to farmers. His efforts to create a more resilient and nutritious soybean have …
Mar 04
As the March 5-7 National Pork Industry Forum approaches, Oklahoma’s Cathy Vaughan is campaigning to represent the state on the National Bork Board. Vaughan recently ranked in the top half of candidates vying for National Pork Board seats after in-person interviews. A total of 10 candidates from 10 states are running for five available board …
Mar 04
Statewide Discussion: OFS resources worked alongside local fire department and County Wildland Task Force resourcesyesterday to continue securing control lines on the significant fires in western Oklahoma while OFS was able to declare controlled status on a number of the large fires that had plagued eastern Oklahoma in recent days. Precipitation over a large part …
Mar 04
Government Shutdown Would be Harmful to Cattle Producers. Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) called on lawmakers to pass the minibus appropriations package announced yesterday by congressional leadership. The bill prevents a disastrous government shutdown and provides support for several key cattle industry priorities. “While this legislation is not perfect, it advances a number …
Mar 04
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about beef by-product values. The beef industry produces an enormous set of products. …
Mar 04
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Sarah Jones of Red Hill Farms based in Tennessee. Hays and Jones talk about Inherit Select by Zoetis, which provides accurate insights on the potential of commercial crossbred replacement heifers in a matter of weeks for more informed selection and mating decisions. At Red Hill …
