In the summer of 2021, the first diverse warm-season cover crop Kevin Pierce drilled into what had been a conventionally cropped monoculture of cereal rye on Noble Research Institute’s Red River Ranch was a big success. “That first year, it was great. It was huge,” he says of the 15-some-seed mix, half grasses and half …
Category: Ag News
Apr 25
Dr. Rob Johansson Explains America’s No-Cost Sugar Policy
While in Washington, D.C., Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk had the chance to visit with the Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance, Dr. Rob Johansson. Previous to working with the American Sugar Alliance, Johansson also served as the Chief Economist at the USDA for many years. Now, Johansson says he …
Apr 25
Register now for OSU Ranch Tour, May 11-12
By Gail Ellis Oklahoma State University Extension will host its 2023 Ranch Tour May 11-12 in southern Oklahoma. The registration deadline is May 1. OSU Extension beef specialists and other Oklahoma producers have designed a six-stop tour this year with overnight accommodations in Ada. The event is an opportunity for participants to learn more about …
Apr 25
Senator Markwayne Mullin takes Oklahoma Issues to D.C.
While in Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down, caught up with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, and talked about his fight for rural Oklahoma in Washington, D.C. Mullin has been busy traveling across Oklahoma, listening to different issues, and visiting with Oklahomans from all parts of the state. “I think it would be easier …
Apr 25
NCBA’s Allison Rivera Stresses Importance of a Robust Animal Vaccine Bank
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring comments from the Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Allison Rivera. While in Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with Rivera about the vaccine bank and more. “In the last farm bill, we created this three-legged …
Apr 25
2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council Application Deadline Extended
The deadline to apply for the 2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council has been extended by one week. Applications are now due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Agriculture Youth Council is available to Oklahoma high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2023. Members will meet once a month throughout …
Apr 25
Oklahoma Cattlemen Appreciate Action to Hold Marijuana Grows Accountable
SB 913 which requires marijuana grow operations to have a bond of at least $50,000 was signed into law by the Governor late last week. OCA strongly supported this bill as a measure to hold grow operations accountable especially when they are abandoning the land or losing their license to grow and leave behind a …
Apr 25
Deere Launches Property Center™ for Consumers
A growing number of property owners of every type are looking for ways to manage their equipment and the work it does. Because of this, John Deere has created John Deere Property Center™, a mobile-friendly web-based tool that allows you to plan and track maintenance for your equipment, buy parts, and learn how to do …
Apr 25
Q & A – Blueprint For The Future Conference
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson is talking about the upcoming Blueprint for the Future Conference. The 2023 Cattlemen’s Conference – Blueprint For The …
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