According to the Oklahoma Crop Progress and Condition Report released on March 27, 2023, winter wheat was rated 34 percent good to excellent, 34 percent fair and 32 percent poor to very poor. Last week’s conditions rated 29 percent good to excellent, 28 percent fair and 43 percent poor to very poor. Winter wheat jointing reached …
Category: Ag News
Mar 27
Rep. Cole’s Column: Counting Down to Tax Day
The deadline for filing your 2022 taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is less than a month away, and it is critical you file your tax returns on or before Tax Day to avoid late penalties. As this crucial deadline on April 18 approaches, I wanted to share some suggestions and resources to ensure …
Mar 27
BASF Agricultural Solutions doubles donation goal to Future Farmers of America, reaching $10,000
BASF Agricultural Solutions has exceeded its initial goal of $5,000 and raised a total of $10,000 during Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 23, 2023.Give FFA Day funds support agricultural education for Future Farmers of America (FFA). Since 2022, BASF had donated more than $550,000. “Together, not only did we meet our goal, but we …
Mar 27
USDA Rural Development in Oklahoma Allows Funding Expansion of Independent Meat Processors
Today, State Director Kenneth Corn made a public announcement along with U.S. Sen. James Lankford for Southwest Intermediary Finance Team and Rural Enterprises Incorporated, who each received a grant from USDA to allow funding for startup and expansion of independent meat processors across Oklahoma. In total, $14 million in grants from USDA will be applied …
Mar 27
Register Now for First-Ever Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Spring Seminar This Thursday
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation, Mariah Reimer, talking about the upcoming Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Spring Seminar, which will be held on March 30, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Devon Boathouse in Oklahoma City. The goal of the seminar, Reimer said, is …
Mar 27
TSCRA Special Ranger Foundation Silent Auction Raises $107,500
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Foundation today announced $107,500 in funding was raised for the TSCRA Special Ranger Foundation through its annual silent auction fundraiser at the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. The foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting high-quality training and equipment, and cutting-edge investigative tools for peace officers dedicated …
Mar 27
3 Emerging Risks on the Horizon for the U.S. Farm Supply Sector
The outlook for agricultural retailers is generally favorable for 2023 following a year of record profits in 2022. However, the sector faces an emerging set of risks that could depress profit margins and challenge traditional business models in the years ahead. Lower levels of industry working capital, higher property insurance costs, and changing grower needs …
Mar 27
Beef Production Decreasing; Prices Higher
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 production and prices. As has been anticipated for several months, beef …


















