Category: Ag News
Feb 15
Kim Anderson Discusses Crop Prices and USDA 2024 Commodity Outlook Report
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about crop prices and the USDA 2024 Commodity Outlook Report. On average, Anderson said wheat in Oklahoma is around $5.30. That price is slightly lower in the panhandle, and in central Oklahoma and southern Oklahoma, …
Feb 15
Dr. Jayson Lusk Looks Forward to More Improvements to OSU’s Ag Facilities As New Frontiers Nears Completion
At the OCIA/OGI Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Farm Reporter Maci Carter had the chance to visit with the Oklahoma State University Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Vice President and Dean Dr. Jayson Lusk. Regarding the construction of the New Frontiers Ag Hall, Lusk said thanks to the help of many generous donors, the building …
Feb 15
USDA Funding Programs Provide Resources to Improve International Trade
At the 2024 CattleCon held in Orlando, Florida, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked with the president and CEO of the United States Meat Export Federation, Dan Halstrom, about the value of MAP (Market Access Program) and FMD (Foreign Market Development) funding for foreign beef exports. Our coverage from the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention …
Feb 15
Long-Term Moisture Deficits Across the State Finally See Improvements
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 remains at zero percent, unchanged from the past seven weeks. Severe drought or worse is now at .19 percent, down from last week’s 1.36 …
Feb 15
Speaker McCall: Inflation relief for Oklahomans available immediately
Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, today issued a statement regarding tax relief for Oklahomans in response to President Pro Tempore Greg Treat’s latest press release on grocery tax cuts. “I am encouraged by Pro Temp. Treat’s latest press release, and instant relief is available to Oklahomans as soon as the Senate takes action on legislation already …
Feb 15
Terri Krag Retires from Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association after 28 years of Service
After years of exceptional service, the incredible office manager, Terri Krag is stepping into a well-deserved retirement. OCA will be hosting a come and go reception on February 21st from 1-3pm. You are invited to share your well wishes and express your gratitude. Let’s make this a memorable send-off for Terri as she embarks on …
Feb 15
January 2024 4-Wheel-Drive Ag Tractor Sales Increase Slightly in the U.S.
Unit sales of 4-wheel-drive agriculture tractors grew slightly in the U.S. during the first month of 2024, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). In the U.S., January data shows 4-wheel-drive tractors increased year-over-year 1.4 percent, the only segment to show growth in the month. In Canada, 4-wheel-drive tractor sales …
Feb 15
ASA Applauds EPA Existing Stocks Order for Dicamba Ahead of Soy Planting
With millions of dollars of product on the line and few fast alternatives available before spring planting, the American Soybean Association is exceptionally appreciative of the Environmental Protection Agency’s swift actions to issue an existing stocks order and allow farmers planning to use dicamba product for 2024 to receive and use it this season. Josh …
Feb 15
NCC Applauds EPA Existing-Stocks Order
The National Cotton Council appreciates the timely action by EPA to issue an existing-stocks order to give producers better clarity for the planting season already underway. We commend them for recognizing that growers had already committed to the seeds and crop protection products for the coming year, and no viable alternatives would have been available …
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