Apr 17
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 demand. Retail all-fresh beef prices in March were $7.23/lb., unchanged …
Apr 17
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 16
Six young people from across Oklahoma were named as the top winners of the 2023 Oklahoma Youth Beef Advocate Contest that was held at OKC West in El Reno on Friday, April 14th. The contest is organized and run by the Oklahoma Cattlewomen and is sponsored by the Oklahoma Beef Council and checkoff dollars. Cash …
Apr 14
By Kirsten Hollansworth Many donate food in the fall during Harvest II Community Food Drives and other pre-Thanksgiving efforts, but hunger is a year-round challenge for all communities. In support of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and local food pantries, Cactus Cares formed a donation-matching partnership with Cowboy Meats at the Robert M. Kerr …
Apr 14
At the 2023 Oklahoma City Farm Show, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays got the chance to visit with John Riles about how the Farm Show has grown over the years and his involvement with Midwest Farm Shows. This year is the 19th annual OKC Farm Show, Riles said, and he is looking forward …
Apr 14
Applications for the 2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council are now available for Oklahoma high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2023. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023. Members will meet once a month throughout the school year. Activities include visits to Oklahoma agricultural companies and organizations, opportunities …
Apr 14
The Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference is eagerly-awaited by Angus youth across the nation each year. The Angus Foundation proudly supports this annual event, which provides an educational opportunity for National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members to gain leadership skills and form valuable relationships. In addition to supporting the event through the Angus …
Apr 14
Bipartisan letter says EPA’s proposed 2023 advanced and BBD volumes are a step in the wrong direction Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed a bipartisan letter from 37 Representatives urging the Environmental Protection Agency “to increase blending targets for biomass-based diesel to levels that account for industry growth” as it finalizes the Renewable Fuel Standards …
