Jan 05
At the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, got the chance to catch up with Governor Kevin Stitt and talk about the exciting third year of Cattlemen’s Congress. “This is the story that I tell, and kind of an example of a state like Oklahoma that believes in freedom versus Colorado, …
Jan 05
During John Deere’s CES 2023 keynote address, the company revealed two new technologies, ExactShot™ and an electric excavator, that will help Deere’s customers be more productive, profitable, and sustainable. “Everything we do at John Deere is focused on real purpose and real impact,” said Jahmy Hindman, CTO at John Deere. “This means we’re developing technology that …
Jan 05
Below is a statement from Ranking Member David Scott on Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow’s announcement that she will not seek re-election: “Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has been an invaluable part of critical food and agriculture legislation since her service on the House Agriculture Committee. She is a tremendous leader for agriculture and a great partner …
Jan 05
Bill Flory compared it to sliding his feet into someone else’s shoes. It’s a well-worn analogy but one that perfectly describes his experience during the recent flour milling course presented by the International Grains Program (IGP) Institute and Kansas State University (KSU). “Getting a first-hand look at how wheat from my farm is milled to …
Jan 05
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Executive Director of the North American Limousin Foundation, Dr. Mark Anderson, about the Limousin breed’s involvement at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress show, including the national Limousin sale held in conjunction with the event. Anderson said the 2023 National Limousin Sale and Ken Holloway Genetics …
Jan 05
At the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress show, Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, caught up with Craig Sand of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Sand talks about how the show has progressed since its first year in 2020. Sand was chosen to judge the Red Angus this week at Cattlemen’s Congress and has attended the show all three years. Initially, …
Jan 05
Strategic collaboration drives profitability for independent cattle producer For today’s cattle producers, it is more important than ever to be able to differentiate their cattle in the marketplace. Two of the leading third-party verification companies, IMI Global and the American Angus Association’s AngusLinkSM, have joined forces to create an improved experience for those cattle producers, …
Jan 05
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association is now accepting ranch applications for our ranch rodeo! We will hold our 39th OCA Ranch Rodeo at Lazy E Arena in Guthrie on August 18 and 19. The OCA Ranch Rodeo features 12 historic Oklahoma ranch teams in head-to-head competition for bruises and bragging rights. The OCA event is comprised …
Jan 05
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will send five voting delegates to represent OKFB members at the business session of the 2023 American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico. Farm Bureau delegates from around the country will gather on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to discuss and vote on policy proposals to determine AFBF policy for the coming year. OKFB …
Jan 05
By Joby Young For many, 2022 was a year of change and transition. As we all thankfully watched the worst of the pandemic pass, new challenges arose, especially in farm country, as post-pandemic changes in consumer behavior, global supply chains, and monetary policy caused major shifts in the economy. It was a year of transition …
