Category: Ag News

Livestock show preparation: Biosecurity to prevent/reduce the spread of disease

Click to watch the complete Video of Dr. Rosslyn Biggs on Biosecurity. https://fb.watch/iUTy2_MDyo/ Spring livestock shows are quickly approaching with summer junior nationals and fall fairs not far behind. Biosecurity should be a priority for exhibitors and their teams before, during and after the show to maintain the health and welfare of the animals shown …

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Neil Caskey Names CEO of National Corn Growers Association

Neil Caskey, a long-time professional in the agricultural arena, has been tapped to lead the National Corn Growers Association as its new CEO, according to the organization’s board of directors. Caskey will assume the role on Monday, February 27. NCGA board members say they are pleased to name someone of Caskey’s caliber to the top …

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Scientists Find Gene Involved in Livestock Antimicrobial Resistance

Gene also present in pathogens that are responsible for causing bovine respiratory disease. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered how a previously overlooked gene is involved in antimicrobial resistance — a growing global issue that threatens the health and welfare of both humans and animals. The gene encodes for an enzyme named EstT …

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Monday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning

RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.

Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program Concludes International Travel Experience in Israel

The fourteen day international travel experience of Class XX of the Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program concluded on Friday as the Class returned to Will Rogers World Airport after 29 hours from airport to airport that started in Ben Gurion Airport in Tel-Aviv, Israel. During the time in Israel- the Oklahoma Farm Report website and Email …

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Oklahoma Cash Grains Report for February 24, 2023

Justin Lewis Market Wrap-Up for February 24, 2023

NFU’s Dave Velde Talks about Opportunities to Put Money Back into Farmer’s Pockets

At the 118th American Farmers and Ranchers state convention in Norman, Oklahoma, Farm Director, KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with the General Council for the National Farmers Union, Dave Velde. Sheperd and Velde talk about Farmers Union Enterprises opening doors for farmers. Velde said his role with NFU involves the business affairs of the organization, …

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Coalition Releases Farm Bill Policy Recommendations to Help Create Economic Opportunities and Address Climate Change

The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance today released policy recommendations for the 2023 farm bill. The National Corn Growers Association serves on the alliance’s steering committee and was active in the development of the recommendations. NCGA said that the report couldn’t have come at a better time. “Corn growers are committed to helping advance a farm bill …

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Equipment Manufacturers Call for Precision Agriculture Incentives in 2023 Farm Bill

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) joined the two-dozen commodity and agriculture groups that make up the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) to release the group’s 2023 farm bill priorities today. “The 2023 farm bill should advance bipartisan policies that invest in rural communities and strengthen our national food supply chain. The equipment manufacturing …

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