There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective, written by Clay Pope. Read below! “Sometimes words have two meanings,” –Robert Plant, (Stairway to Heaven lyrics-Led Zeppelin) When you say the term “broken record” it can mean many things. In the case of today’s blog it definitely has two meanings. First, I …
Category: Ag News
Jan 09
Soybean Architecture Study Helps Guide Farmer Seed Selection
AgriGold agronomist tests varieties’ ability to flex under low and high seeding rates For many years, soybeans have played second fiddle to corn, but expanding market opportunities have heightened attention on the oilseed. AgriGold Agronomist Nick Frederking saw an opportunity for farmers to build yields with more customized soybean variety placement. “We know the …
Jan 09
Ryan Rash Proud to Judge 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress at a Time of Elite Quality in the Cattle Industry
At the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to catch up with Ryan Rash, who is judging several of the breeds at Cattlemen’s Congress, such as Simmentals, Santa Gertrudis, and more. “I grew up showing Simmentals in the junior program, and it really shaped a lot of who I was,” Rash …
Jan 09
2023 Angus Foundation Heifer Package sells for $130,000
Ingram Angus LLC of Tennessee purchases bred heifer Coleman Chloe 173 at the National Angus Bull Sale in Oklahoma City. Since 1980, the Angus Foundation Heifer Package has been sold to generate unrestricted funds to further its mission of supporting education, youth and research for the breed. This year, Ingram Angus LLC of Pulaski, Tennessee …
Jan 09
NORDEF Wins Ag Innovation Challenge
The Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, now in its ninth year, provides opportunities for Farm Bureau members to showcase business innovations being developed for agriculture. NORDEF is the winner of this year’s competition. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, announced the winner from among four finalists at the 2023 American Farm …
Jan 09
Growth Energy Calls for Lower Fuel Costs, Lower Emissions, and Increased Access to E15 in 2023 Policy Priorities
Growth Energy, the nation’s leading biofuel trade association, released its federal policy priorities for 2023 today, outlining an ambitious agenda to work with a new Congress and the Biden Administration to lower prices at the pump, lower carbon emissions, and increase consumer access to higher blends of ethanol. “2022 was a record-setting year for the …
Jan 09
USDA Announces Major Program Improvements, Progress, and Investments to Benefit American Farmers, Ranchers, and Producers
Today, at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several major developments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will benefit farmers, ranchers and producers across the nation. “At USDA, our goal is to provide all farmers, including new and underserved producers, with the opportunity to receive the assistance they …
Jan 09
Heritage Place’s Spence Kidney talks about “Where Champions are Sold”
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with the general manager of Heritage Place in Oklahoma City, Spence Kidney, talking about the facilities and events that have taken place there. Kidney describes Heritage Place as a “hidden gem” located in south Oklahoma City. “It is the premier horse sale facility for quarter horse racing,” Kidney said. …
Jan 09
A New Year for Cattle and Beef Markets
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about the cattle and beef markets in 2023. The cattle and beef …
Jan 09
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
“We’re very excited to partner with Purina for the fifth annual Farm Dog of the Year contest, providing the public a look into daily life on the farm,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Farmers and ranchers love what they do, but it can be stressful, even on the best days. Because farm dogs often play …
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