Fed cattle slaughter was encumbered last week due to very large snowfall totals in Nebraska. Wednesday’s total was down 10% at just 90K head and Thursday’s total was down 6K head, roughly 6% compared to the 99K head daily potential observed recently. We’d anticipate a big slaughter week to make up some of that difference …
Category: Ag News
Jan 25
Register for OKLAS 2023 to Connect with and Learn from Fellow Ag Producers
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry in partnership with the Oklahoma Local Ag Collaborative, are hosting the Oklahoma Local Agriculture Summit (OKLAS) – formerly Oklahoma Farmers Market & Agritourism Conference on February 28th – March 2nd at the Stoney Creek Hotel in Broken Arrow, OK. This multi-day conference will feature hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and traditional conference …
Jan 25
Stockyards St. Patricks Day Parade Coming up March 11 at 10am
Save the date! Come to Historic Stockyards City, in Oklahoma City, on Saturday, March 11th for the annual St. Patrick’s Parade! It is a celebration of Oklahoma Irish heritage and the western culture of Stockyards City. This family-friendly event begins at 10:00 a.m. You won’t want to miss this! The parade will be led by …
Jan 25
Commodity Classic Announces Main Stage Line-Up for 2023
The nation’s leading agriculture experts and well-known personalities will be featured on the Main Stage during the 2023 Commodity Classic held March 9-11 in Orlando. The Main Stage, presented by Successful Farming® and Commodity Classic, is located right on the trade show floor. Presentations are scheduled during trade show hours, and highlights of the Main …
Jan 25
Oklahoman Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program
Nineteen swine industry professionals from across the nation have been accepted into the 2023 Pork Leadership Institute (PLI). The year-long training experience jointly hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) consists of multiple learning sessions, including two trips to Washington, D.C., and an international experience focused on exports. …
Jan 25
Beltway Beef Podcast: Special Convention Preview: What to Expect at NCBA’s 125th Convention
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this special episode, NCBA Executive Director of Meetings and Events Kristin Torres joins to …
Jan 25
Gene Improving Technology Helps Hereford Breed Increase Sustainability by Making More with Less
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back talking with the Executive Vice President of the American Hereford Association, Jack Ward. In this episode of Beef Buzz, Hays and Ward talk about new technology pushing genetics in the Hereford industry above and beyond. As the beef cattle seed stock business continues to utilize cutting-edge …
Jan 25
OSU’s Rosslyn Biggs on Raising the Orphan Calf
On this edition of Cow-Calf Corner, Rosslyn Biggs, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Veterinarian, gives critical tips for raising orphaned calves. Raising an orphaned beef calf can be time consuming and may require additional expense. Additionally, calves may not be thriving at the time they are orphaned so managing health and nutrition can present …
Jan 25
Advancements in Agriculture Technology Training Coming up February 15th
Make plans to attend the advancements in agricultural technology meeting/training coming up on February 15, 20223, at the Caddo Kiowa Technology Seminar Center at 1415 N 7th Street in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. The event will kick off that morning at 9 am with Dr. Todd Baughman, Professor and Weed Scientist at OSU, and Jenny Dudak, …
Jan 25
National Cotton Council Delegates to Set Policy
Delegates at the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) upcoming annual meeting will review and approve resolutions to help U.S. cotton’s central organization guide the U.S. cotton industry in the coming year. At this forum, set for February 10-12 at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas, industry representatives from the 17 cotton-producing states and all seven industry …
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