Jan 20
Record-high egg prices are making headlines right now, but when can consumers expect some relief? Oklahoma State University Extension specialists say several factors are to blame for the significant price spike, and the sticker shock is expected to continue through the first quarter of 2023. “At this time in 2021, eggs were $1.47 a dozen, …
Jan 20
State Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, announced the release of five bills targeted at improving Oklahoma’s election laws. Fugate refiled HB 1902, carryover legislation he proposed in the 58th Legislature that will allow absentee voters to cast provisional ballots to correct absentee ballot errors. Today, legally cast votes are discarded when a voter makes a …
Jan 20
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Annual District Meetings will provide OCA members with a legislative update, an overview of OCA activities and a delicious steak supper in the company of fellow beef producers. New this year vendor and sponsor visitation will begin at 6 p.m. and meetings will begin with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are …
Jan 20
At the Oklahoma Sorghum Producers meeting in Enid, Associated Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, had the chance to visit with OSU Extension Specialist for Cropping Systems, Josh Lofton, about his work growing sorghum varieties in Oklahoma. During his presentation, Lofton talked about his work with sorghum variety trials and about what sets Oklahoma sorghum apart from …
Jan 20
The Federal Reserve rate hike cycle will soon end, but commodity market supplies remain vulnerable. The U.S. economy will progressively slow through the first half of 2023 and fears of a recession are still high, and still warranted. Inflation and interest rate increases intended to combat swiftly rising prices are behind the broad economic slowdown. …
Jan 20
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with Kansas State University Extension Livestock Market Economist, Dr. Glynn Tonsor, about the latest feedlot closeout numbers and U.S. domestic meat demand. For the first few months of 2023, Tonsor said feedlots will have good opportunities to make money on the cattle they are selling. “January …
Jan 20
The Oklahoma House of Representatives completed bill filing Thurs., Jan. 19, for the first session of the 59th Legislature. A total of 1,901 House Bills and 44 House Joint Resolutions were filed. One House Resolution was filed outlining House Rules and was adopted on Organizational Day earlier this month. The full text of the bills, …
Jan 20
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. Compared to a year ago, Rodenberger said he is still seeing some pretty big runs. “Cow runs have come down, but still bigger than a year ago,” Rodenberger said. …
Jan 20
Event held at Cattlemen’s Congress celebrates Angus cattle arriving in the United States. The Angus Foundation kicked off the year with a celebration commemorating 150 years since Angus cattle first arrived in the United States. The 150 Years of Angus celebration was held January 6 in Oklahoma City during Cattlemen’s Congress and raised nearly $20,000 …
Jan 20
The National Corn Growers Association is pleased to announce that Sadie Lackey has joined the organization as the manager of grassroots advocacy and leadership development. In this role, she will foster grower activism, execute grassroots advocacy campaigns and oversee NCGA’s slate of leadership development programs. She will also work closely with staff focused on public …
