Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, one of the ways USDA brings together partners to develop innovative approaches to climate-smart agriculture. Additionally, USDA is announcing a $19 million investment in two projects …
Category: Ag News
Apr 06
Introducing Sarah Simons of the Morrison FFA Chapter, Your 2023 Northwest Area Star in Agriscience
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA that are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the five areas in four categories- Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star in …
Apr 06
Even Leadership is Bigger in Texas as Hereford Juniors Build on Leadership Development
Twenty-one National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members were selected to accompany six NJHA Board of Directors at the second Building On Leadership Development (BOLD) Conference, Desdemona, Texas, March 23-26. This elite leadership retreat was hosted at Hi Point Ranch, owned by Gary and Kathy Buchholz, GKB Cattle. The NJHA Board of Directors created BOLD for …
Apr 06
Exceptional Drought in Oklahoma Increases Slightly This Week- Other Categories Virtually Unchanged
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click here. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor Report, exceptional drought increased from last week’s 12.83 percent to this week’s 15.27 percent. Extreme drought or worse is virtually the same, moving from last week’s 37.30 percent to 37.99 percent. Severe drought or worse is unchanged from last week, remaining …
Apr 06
Genetic Improvement Climbs Higher as Data Collection from Ranchers Increases
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Director of Performance Programs at the American Angus Association, Dr. Esther Tarpoff, about data collection to improve the cow herd. Working with Angus breeders across the country, Tarpoff said a large portion of her focus is on data collection. Data collected, Tarpoff added, includes …
Apr 06
Thank a Farmer this Easter
Easter is a holiday that is celebrated by many people across the world. Did you know that farming plays a crucial role in many Easter traditions? From Easter baskets full of candy and sweets, to hidden eggs and baby livestock, in the United States, Easter symbolizes a rebirth and the unofficial kick-off to spring. Here …
Apr 06
American Farmland Trust Elevates New Leaders to Promote Farm Viability
A historical commitment to farmers and ranchers is growing to meet emerging challenges American Farmland Trust announced new leaders who will drive forward efforts to support the ability of farmers and ranchers to earn a living from the land and achieve their business, personal, and family goals in agriculture. This effort will bring together experts …
Apr 06
Wheat Industry Welcomes New Check on India’s Wheat and Rice Subsidy Scheme
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) today praised the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for submitting a counter-notification on India’s wheat and rice subsidies to the WTO April 6, 2023. The filing on the WTO website can be seen here. Like another filing on the same …
Apr 06
Southern Plains Perspective Blog Unpacks Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report and ag
There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective. Read below! In case you missed it, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) put out its latest report on Monday, March 27 (you can read more about the report here). The culmination of over seven years’ worth of work, the report …
Apr 06
Angus Foundation scholarship applications due May 1
Youth can apply for undergraduate, graduate and even commercial cattlemen scholarships through the Angus Foundation. Scholarship applications are due May 1 for college students involved with the Angus breed. The Angus Foundation awarded more than $318,000 in scholarships in 2022 alone. The Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate, graduate and trade school students each year to …
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