Feb 21
By Gail Ellis The Oklahoma State University Extension Cattlewomen’s Boot Camp has opened registration for its next session June 5-7 at the Creek County Fairgrounds in Kellyville. The event launched in 2022 to offer women ranchers a fun and engaging learning experience in the production, financial management and market strategy involved in operating a beef …
Feb 21
There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective. Read below! In case you missed it last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making available cost-share funds to help farmers and ranchers implement climate-smart agriculture practices in their operations through the implementation of the over $19 billion …
Feb 21
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $59 million across the country (PDF, 153 KB) to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers and create jobs in rural areas. The investments support the Biden-Harris Administration’s Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, …
Feb 21
Windy weather and warm temperatures are in store for the next couple of days as a storm system moves through the state. State Climatologist Gary McManus says, “That heat is a pretty important component of today’s Red Flag Fire Warning today, and Fire Weather Watch tomorrow, and it’s customary and/or common to see these types …
Feb 21
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement in response to the latest article from Tyler Lark, who has a long history of neglecting the accepted science behind the climate and environmental benefits of biofuels: “In the conclusion of Tyler Lark’s most recent published offensive on the U.S. biofuels industry, he identifies ‘a clear …
Feb 21
Composites Simplify Reproductive ManagementComposite breeds like Lim-Flex provide hybrid vigor in a straightbred system By Burt Rutherford What’s the big deal with these composite bulls, anyway? And why should I use them in my cow herd? Those are two very valid questions, says Dr. Bob Weaber, a geneticist and head of Kansas State University’s Eastern …
Feb 21
The world-record-holding crop production partners at Total Acre will present the latest information on advances in farm equipment and crop production insights during two upcoming sessions designed to help farmers secure a higher return on investment for their 2023 crops. “As farmers are gearing up their equipment, taking stock of seed and inputs and preparing …
Feb 21
The Oklahoma State University Extension Cattlewomen’s Boot Camp has opened registration for its next session June 5-7 at the Creek County Fairgrounds in Kellyville. The event launched in 2022 to offer women ranchers a fun and engaging learning experience in the production, financial management and market strategy involved in operating a beef cow/calf operation. The …
Feb 21
At the 118th American Farmers and Ranchers state convention in Norman, Oklahoma, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down and talked with National Farmers Union President Rob Larew about the Fairness for Farmers campaign and the 2023 Farm Bill. “Oklahoma is really kind of legendary in the youth programming that they have got going on here,” Larew …
Feb 21
One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, dairy cows are critical to keeping Kees Huizenga’s crop and livestock operation running as the war continues to bring hardship and suffering to the country and its agriculture. When the war began, “I went to the people, to the old employees to talk to them and tell them …
