Mar 22
Illinois native to lead largest beef breed media company The Angus Media board of directors recently named Clay Zwilling president of the organization to guide the company as it delivers industry-leading education, information and marketing to the beef industry. “Clay is a natural leader,” said Mark McCully, vice chairman of the Angus Media board of …
Mar 22
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with senior animal protein research analyst at Terrain, David Weaber, about strategy for rebuilding the cow herd once the drought comes to an end. Launched in November of 2022, Terrain is a source of agricultural industry analysis farmers and ranchers in the United States. Terrain was …
Mar 22
Oklahoma is the recipient of more than $134,000 in federal grant money awarded to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. The funds are part of nearly $200 million announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service that will benefit 22 states and seven tribes, as part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. The …
Mar 22
A big storm system is headed for the state tomorrow and Friday that brings with it some hope for more rain. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, the rains we’ve been getting have “Skipped the areas roughly to the north and East of I-44” McManus says the threat of Tornado weather for tomorrow is very …
Mar 22
American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Agricultural Viability Alliance, and a national coalition of agricultural organizations, service providers, non-profits, businesses, lending institutions, and government entities, today sent a letter to leadership of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees calling for dedicated funding for business technical assistance and farm viability in the upcoming Farm Bill. “As you …
Mar 22
By Trisha Gedon If there’s one thing Oklahomans know about, it’s the process of cleaning up after a storm. Some of that cleanup will require the use of a chainsaw for felled trees and other debris. Ryan Desantis, Oklahoma State University Extension forestry specialist, said it’s important to keep chainsaw safety techniques in mind when …
Mar 22
Youth recognized with National Junior Angus Association award will now receive $5,000 through the Angus Foundation. The Jim Baldridge Outstanding Leadership Award was designed to recognize one outstanding National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) member each year. In 2023, the scholarship awarded by the Angus Foundation will increase from $2,500 to $5,000. This prestigious award honors …
Mar 22
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 22
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) hosted a regional seminar in Panama City, Panama, held on Mar. 21-22, that brought together critical stakeholders and high-level government officials from Central American (CTA) countries and the Dominican Republic to learn about and discuss the technical aspects, benefits and challenges of ethanol and gasoline blending in the region. While …
Mar 22
On this edition of Cow-Calf Corner, Bob LeValley, Oklahoma Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator, talks about Beef Quality Assurance principles. Cattle producers have long recognized and fulfilled the need to properly care for livestock. Sound care and handling practices, based on years of experience and research are known to impact the well-being of cattle, individual animal …
