Mar 03
At the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts’ 85th Annual Meeting, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to visit with NRCS State Conservationist, Stacy Riley, talking about the locally-led conservation process and why it matters for communities throughout the state. Locally led conservation consists of a series of phases that involve community stakeholders in natural …
Mar 03
Kristina “Tina” Jerome, Acting State Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), announced the 2023 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Classic application deadline. Oklahoma agricultural producers who wish to be considered for the upcoming Fiscal Year’s (FY) funding should apply by Friday, March 31, 2023. Through CSP, NRCS helps farmers and …
Mar 03
By Kaitlyn Weldon Cynda Clary, associate dean of the Ferguson College of Agriculture, received the Leave the Ladder Down award at the fall 2022 University Awards Convocation. The Leave the Ladder Down award is given to an individual who has mentored and encouraged others to reach their fullest potential at Oklahoma State University. The recipient …
Mar 03
On Monday, the Center for Rural Affairs joined more than 600 organizations, businesses, and farms to urge U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders to protect historic investments in conservation and climate-smart agriculture. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 allocated almost $20 billion over five years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for conservation …
Mar 03
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. “Market started out fully steady, “Rodenberger said. “I didn’t really see any change in it, there it is not any cheaper. I think the market reporter called it higher. …
Mar 03
Today, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and a coalition of other dairy stakeholders prevailed in their ongoing battle to protect the right of producers to use generic names in the U.S. market. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld the …
Mar 03
Since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine sent them soaring one year ago, global and U.S. wheat prices have decreased significantly. Continued Black Sea Grain Corridor exports and improved production outlook in major exporters such as Russia and Australia have helped relieve the market of some supply pressure. Bulk ocean freight rates have also broken in favor of wheat and …
Mar 03
Be they students working toward a college degree in grain science or wheat professionals on campus for a quick lesson, thousands have experienced the sights, sounds and smells of wheat being milled into flour inside Shellenberger Hall at Kansas State University’s (KSU). It won’t be long before the final kernels are gristed, separated and sifted inside the …
Mar 03
Editor’s note- Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays was at Day One of the 2023 International Livestock Congress in Houston where the total focus was on the impact of ESG to Beef cattle. Over the several Beef Buzz reports, Hays will explore what was discussed at the Congress as it relates to Cattle and …
Mar 03
Farm Bureaus across the nation are preparing for Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week, March 6-10. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting ag safety this week with the theme “Lead the Way in Agriculture.” Farm Bureau and U.S. Ag Centers will focus on sharing information about a different safety …
