Category: Ag News
Mar 02
Kim Anderson Sees Relatively Good Crop Prices for Next Marketing Year
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about the latest information in the grain markets. USDA has released estimates for the 2023-2024 marketing year. Regarding those estimates, Anderson said there were not any surprises. “You look at production for wheat- 1.89 billion bushels …
Mar 02
Ranking Member David Scott Announces Staff Addition
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott announced the following addition to the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee: Kate Fink has joined the Committee as Policy Director. Kate spent nearly 13 years at the Department of Agriculture, working on nutrition assistance programs and agricultural research. She previously worked for the House Budget Committee …
Mar 02
Cattle Industry Honors Environmental Stewards in Washington, D.C.
The Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) will hold a reception and awards ceremony on April 25, 2023, in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) annual Spring Legislative Conference. The evening will feature the announcement of the 2022 ESAP national winner from the group of seven regional winners that were recognized …
Mar 02
U.S. Farmers Respond To Higher Wheat Prices By Planting More
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 02
Biosecurity Measures to Consider for the Safety of Livestock at OYE
As final preparations are made to bring your show animals to the Oklahoma Youth Expo, Dr. Rod Hall, State Veterinarian, offers some things to take into consideration: Gilts and heifers begin moving into the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Tuesday for the Oklahoma Youth Expo. This is the culmination of months of searching for the “right” show …
Mar 02
Farm Strategy, LLC Utilizing Strong Genetic Traits to Increase Value of Grain Between Growers and End Users
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with the president of Farm Strategy, LLC, Andrew Hoelscher, about new genetic progress to increase the value of grain. “We build ingredient-based supply chains,” Hoelscher said. “We connect end-user demand signals, and value propositions back down to the producer and manage the supply chain in between them.” Farm Strategy …
Mar 02
Livestock show preparation: Making emergency response plans
As exhibitors prepare for show season, it is important to develop a plan for how to handle any livestock emergencies that may arise. Having a plan in place prior to the show ensures quick action and timely care should an emergency happen. Seeking veterinary assistance “The most important part of an emergency plan for livestock …
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