Jan 17
Limited Spaces Remain for Orlando Event Exhibit space at the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando is rapidly reaching sell-out status with nearly 400 companies and over 2,600 booth spaces already committed. A limited number of prime visibility booths are expected to sell quickly. The 2023 Commodity Classic will be held March 9-11 at the Orange …
Jan 17
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced the appointment of Troy Sander as chair of the Live Cattle Marketing Committee. “In addition to his years of experience in cattle feeding, Troy has been deeply involved with NCBA in tackling some of the most difficult challenges our industry has seen in generations,” said NCBA Senior …
Jan 17
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with the Program Operations Manager for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, Tillman White, talking about how the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol aids cotton producers in growing a sustainable cotton crop. White said he primarily covers the supply side of the programs within the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. The 2022 …
Jan 17
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new e-application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890s institutions to pursue food and agriculture career paths. For the first time, the new e-application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program allows young people around the country to complete and submit …
Jan 17
NASDA members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, hand-selected seven issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2023. They include the 2023 Farm Bill, animal health, environmental regulations, food production and the supply chain, food safety, international trade and workforce development. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney remarked on the timeliness and …
Jan 17
While EPDs have been utilized for many years, genomic EPDs offer a new world of opportunity to the beef cattle industry. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back visiting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Red Angus Association, Tom Brink, about the value the Red Angus industry has found in genomics. Having the …
Jan 17
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 getting ready for calving in the winter. Calving during the winter months can present …
Jan 17
By Trisha Gedon When traveling across Oklahoma’s landscape, it’s easy to find wheat, cotton or corn fields, but if you look closely, you’ll spot agricultural land dedicated to growing grapes. Due to more Oklahomans venturing into the grape-growing arena, Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture will host the 2023 Grape Management course. …
Jan 17
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced the appointment of key cattle industry leaders to serve on the association’s policy committees. The policy committees review, discuss, and vote on policy resolutions brought forward by NCBA members. These grassroots policies guide NCBA’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. “Policy committee leaders play a crucial role in directing …
Jan 17
According to State Climatologist Gary McManus says, there’s not a BIG chance, but there IS a chance for some rain in the next seven days, “The next seven days, even though there are at least a couple of chances for moisture tonight into tomorrow morning, and again over the early weekend with possibly some snow …
