Jan 31
Ground pork continues to be a shining star in the meat case. Since 2018, the volume of sales has increased by an average of 3.4% per year. Retail partnerships have helped drive consumers to the meat case. For example, a Midwest retailer, implemented NPB research in 258 stores across 6 states by making the following changes. …
Jan 31
Today, NCBA Senior Director of Government Affairs Tanner Beymer released the following statement on the launch of the Cattle Contract Library pilot program: “We have been looking forward to the launch of the Cattle Contract Library pilot program and will review the product to determine if its current format provides value to cattle producers. We …
Jan 31
At the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, caught up with the Vice President of Operations at Farm Data Services and Oklahoma cattle producer, Clay Burtrum and talked about what Burtrum sees being some of the highlights of discussion this week. The 2023 …
Jan 31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched its pilot Cattle Contracts Library today at Noon Eastern Time on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Cattle Contract Library webpage. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 directed USDA to create a pilot library to increase market transparency for cattle producers. This pilot library will provide new disclosure to …
Jan 31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to virtually attend the fourth public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on Feb. 23, 2023. “Since last year, the Federal Advisory Committee has been a source of valuable, on the ground information …
Jan 31
With the latest bout of Winter Weather that has hit the state, and another round on the way, if you have to get out on the roads today, here’s the latest information that lets you know what road travel looks like. Aarontuttleweather.com has all road conditions listed for Oklahoma and nearby States. During winter weather, …
Jan 31
February 12 marks Super Bowl LVII and Americans from coast to coast will gather with friends and family to cheer on their team, enjoy the halftime show and partake in traditional football foods. While foods prepared at home remain a popular option, delivery and takeout options are convenient alternatives. Since this event can last up …
Jan 31
DNA TRACEBACK® technology platform provides a transparency solution by verifying the origin of animal protein sources Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), announced today the results of the company’s first-ever consumer transparency research study, finding …
Jan 31
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson is talking about preventing sickness in your calves. Calf scours results in sickness, poor performance, medical expenses …
Jan 31
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back visiting with the Chair of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Live Cattle Marketing Committee, Troy Sander, talking about some of the cattle marketing issues which will be discussed this week in New Orleans at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. The 2023 Cattle Industry …
