Category: Ag News
Jul 10
Farm Director KC Sheperd Wins Oklahoma State University Friend of Extension Award
Oklahoma Farm Reports very own Farm Director KC Sheperd has been honored with the prestigious Oklahoma State University Friend of Extension Award, recognizing her significant contributions to Oklahoma agriculture and her steadfast support of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES). The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service relies heavily on the dedication and involvement of key individuals within the …
Jul 10
CoBank Quarterly: Shrinking labor force poised to threaten US economic growth
Declining labor force participation, lower birth rates and a collapse in net migration are combining to squeeze the U.S. labor supply. The looming labor shortage could begin to weigh on businesses and strain economic growth as soon as later this year, according to a new quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. With the labor supply …
Jul 10
President Trump Secured the Border, We’re Making It Permanent
Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released his latest Mullin It Over column—his first in a series of upcoming op-eds breaking down key policy wins from President Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ which was signed into law on July 4th, 2025. President Trump Secured the Border, We’re Making It Permanent By Senator Markwayne Mullin “After …
Jul 10
New Beef Industry Long Range Plan For 2026-2030 Released at Summer Meeting
The Beef Industry Long Range Plan task force officially unveiled its new five-year plan for 2026-2030 today at the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego. The mission of the Long Range Plan is to ensure the U.S. beef industry provides sustainable, high-quality beef that meets consumer demands worldwide. After the unveiling of the …
Jul 10
Effective parasite control begins with understanding active ingredients
Effective parasite control begins with understanding active ingredients Strategic use of active ingredients offers promise in managing parasites Using parasiticides in cattle without considering the active ingredients in those products presents dangers for an operation. Using different parasiticide active ingredients can extend the effectiveness of parasite control products and play a significant role in the …
Jul 10
Angus Enthusiasts ‘Moove’ Down Route 66 for a day of Golf and Giving
With sunny skies and scenic views as the backdrop, Angus enthusiasts mooved on down Route 66 for a day of friendly competition at the 24th annual Angus Foundation Golf Tournament hosted at The Canyons at Blackjack Ridge in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Held in conjunction with the 2025 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Tulsa, the …
Jul 10
Day 10, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
This is day 10 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Reports from western Kansas paint a mixed picture, with yields ranging from slightly below average to above average depending on location and …
Jul 10
Ag Groups React To Reclosure of Southern Boarder for Livestock Trade
R-CALF USA: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today announced the immediate closure of southern border ports to livestock trade in response to the escalating threat of New World Screwworm spreading northward from Mexico. The decision follows urgent calls issued last week by R-CALF USA and 19 of its affiliate organizations to halt livestock imports until Mexico has fully eradicated …
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