Feb 10
2022 was another record year for U.S. agricultural trade, with both export and import values reaching new peaks. Export value topped $196 billion, which, relative to 2021, was an increase of $19.5 billion or 11%. The 2022 increase comes after a nearly 18% – or $26.8 billion – jump from 2020 to 2021. For context, …
Feb 10
The following is a brief analysis by Krista Swanson, the lead economist for the National Corn Growers Association. Projected corn ethanol use for the 2022/23 marketing year declined by 25 million bushels from last month, according to this week’s UDSA World Agriculture Supply & Demand Estimates report. As the only change on the supply or demand …
Feb 10
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters got the chance to visit with a panel of international farmers to talk about their experiences, challenges, and daily lives farming internationally. The panel was moderated by NAFB West Region Vice President, Delaney Howell, who is traveling with the group. One of the farmers featured was Patience Koku of …
Feb 10
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with the president of the Oklahoma CattleWomen, Cheyenne Sparks about being awarded the American National CattleWomen Beef Promotor of the year at the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans. “I was completely surprised,” Sparks said. “I did not see it coming whatsoever.” ANCW has three awards they give …
Feb 10
Today is the last day to register to vote or update your voter registration for the March 7 election. Applications must be received or postmarked no later than February 10. Applications are available at your County Election Board, most tag agencies, libraries and post offices. You can also fill out an application using the OK …
Feb 10
By Trisha Gedon Illegal roadside dumps continue to plague Oklahoma. To help combat this issue, Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development to host the Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training Seminar in Oklahoma City. The training will take place from 8:30 a.m. …
Feb 10
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. Runs were lighter at the beginning of the week and into the middle of the week, Rodenberger said, due to the moisture received by many. Overall, Rodenberger added, the …
Feb 10
Statewide Discussion: Offset fire environment conditions have resulted in below normal activity across Oklahoma. Recent wet weather has dampened activity across much of the state although the Panhandle and northwestern counties have not faired so well with persistently dry conditions where extreme and exceptional drought indices remain firmly entrenched. Although not fully aligned, elevated fire …
Feb 10
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide improved customer experience for producers applying for loans from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The simplified direct loan application enables producers to complete a more streamlined application, reduced from 29 to 13 pages. Producers will also have the option to …
