Feb 24
At the OGI Wheat Meeting, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, caught up with small grains extension specialist at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Amanda Silva, talking about wheat research at the university and Oklahoma’s wheat crop. “The situation is a little bit rough in some areas of the state,” Silva said. “We are still under drought, especially western …
Feb 24
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. “Started out the first of the week just kind of a lackluster market,” Rodenberger said. “I wouldn’t call it any cheaper, and a lot of it was quality driven. …
Feb 24
Severe Weather is forecasted for the state on Sunday. Still, State Climatologist Gary McManus says today’s weather may also present some problems: “Everybody is staring at Sunday when today might hold some unpleasant impacts as well. There is a chance for freezing mist/drizzle/rain throughout the day where the temperatures remain below freezing. It has been …
Feb 24
The U.S. should increase support for agricultural research and development (R&D) in the next Farm Bill to ensure that farmers can keep feeding the world in spite of challenges from climate change and other shocks, according to a report produced jointly by Farm Journal Foundation and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Hotter temperatures, droughts, …
Feb 24
It’s estimated over 36,000 students benefited from the 2022 program results Just in time for National FFA Week, Zoetis is excited to formally announce the 2022 results of the Zoetis Industry Support Program. More than $371,930 was donated to FFA chapters nationwide with about 36,500 students benefiting from the contributions. Veterinarians and animal health dealers …
Feb 24
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the President of Certified Angus Beef, John Stika, about CAB continuing to build trust with beef consumers and build on their brand. “It (2022) was the second-best year we ever had in our history, and so we feel really fortunate,” Stika said. “The cattle industry …
Feb 24
By Trisha Gedon Growing vegetables sounds like fun, and who doesn’t like pretty flowers in the landscape – but where does a beginning gardener start to cultivate a green thumb? David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist, said there are things novice gardeners need to keep in mind before turning over the first shovelful …
Feb 24
– Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) led more than a dozen Senators to push for an extension of a policy that allows rural hospitals to continue delivering quality care to their communities. In a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the Senators …
Feb 24
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
