Feb 17
At the American Farmers and Ranchers 118th State Convention in Norman, Oklahoma, Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, had the chance to visit with Brady Sidwell of Sidwell Strategies and Distribution about how Sidwell Strategies can assist in marketing a producer’s product. Sidwell is the president of Sidwell Strategies, a full-service commodity brokerage firm specializing in …
Feb 17
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) releases projections on expected spending for farm programs for the 10-year baseline – the current budget year plus 10 years – up to three times a year. CBO’s most recent Baseline for Farm Programs was released on Feb. 15. These projections identify expected outlays for farm program spending, assuming existing programs continue …
Feb 17
Oklahoma House Republicans on Thursday announced an education plan designed for every student, parent and teacher in the state. House Bill 2775, authored by House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, includes a $500 million increase in funding for public schools throughout the state that will fund $2,500 pay raises for every teacher not designated as an …
Feb 17
By Trisha Gedon When Rover begs for a bite of food at the table, it can be hard for pet owners to resist sharing their plates. It’s important to know that some of the foods perfectly safe for human consumption are deadly to animals. “Some human favorite foods can be quite toxic for pets, so …
Feb 17
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with Mark Nichols, a cotton grower from Altus, Oklahoma, about the National Cotton Council’s annual meeting, Oklahoma’s cotton industry, and the upcoming Denim Ball to be held this April in Oklahoma City. Nichols was recently selected to serve as ACP (American Cotton Producers) Producer Chairman for Oklahoma. Regarding the …
Feb 17
A good Market this week for Cattle as demand has been extremely good for all classes following 2 weeks of lightruns due to winter storms. Some moisture has fallen across much of the state with the bulk of it in the South and Eastern parts of the state. Bob Rodenberger at Stockman’s livestock Auction says …
Feb 17
In a comment letter submitted today to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Growth Energy—the nation’s leading biofuels trade association—urged the agency to rely on the most accurate and up-to-date lifecycle analysis (LCA) approaches in order to make the most of the 40B and 45Z tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and to help …
Feb 17
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup starting February 27 through April 7, 2023. CRP is a cornerstone voluntary conservation program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a key tool in the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to address climate change …
Feb 17
The absentee ballot deadline for the March 7 state question election is approaching. Absentee ballot requests must be received no later than 5 p.m. Monday, February 20. Voters can request absentee ballots using the OK Voter Portal. Applications can also be downloaded from the State Election Board website and mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered …
Feb 17
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back visiting with the senior vice president of global marketing and research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Jennifer Nealson, about the latest Beef Checkoff research. The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention coverage is being powered by Performance Ranch, a part of Zoetis, and by Farm Data Services located in Stillwater, …
