Category: Ag News
Dec 19
Farm Bureau National Program Committees Welcome New Members
Many Americans prioritize sharing their time, talents and expertise in local communities, with about one in four volunteering each year, according to surveys. This includes Farm Bureau farmer and rancher leaders, who serve on governing boards and committees at local, state and national levels. Several newly appointed volunteers will provide leadership beginning in 2023 as …
Dec 19
The Journey to a Fully Autonomous John Deere Tractor is Only a Few Steps Away
KC Sheperd, Farm Director is visiting with the manager for Precision Ag, Matt Olson, talking about John Deere products and future of automated machines. “There is definitely never a dull moment working at John Deere, and it is for sure a privilege to be associated with this great company and be able to talk to …
Dec 19
Superior Livestock Auction – December 15, 2022
Superior Livestock Auction hosted their video auction live on December 15th from the Superior Livestock Auction Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Cattle producers offered over 33,650 head of calves, yearlings and bred stock from 22 states for this auction. Cattle were sold on contract to deliver immediately through September 2023. Superior Livestock went live with …
Dec 19
Farm Groups Representing Broad Cross Section of American Agriculture Call for Ag Labor Bill Action in Senate
Nearly 250 farm groups, co-ops and agribusinesses representing a broad cross section of American agriculture today called on Senate leadership to act on legislation to address the labor crisis faced by farmers, ranchers and growers across the country. The groups urged that the Senate act before the end of the year to approve the Affordable …
Dec 19
Just How Do Santa’s Reindeer Get the Job Done?
It is the most wonderful time of the year! In today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist & Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist address the age-old questions of what permits Reindeer to pull Santa’s sleigh all over the globe on Christmas eve. Have you …
Dec 19
Angus Foundation to host 150 Years of Angus Celebration in Oklahoma City
The event held at Cattlemen’s Congress will allow the Angus family to celebrate and honor its history. The year 2023 marks 150 years since the first Angus bulls arrived in America. In 1873, George Grant settled in Victoria, Kansas with four Angus bulls from Scotland. To kick off this historical milestone, the Angus Foundation will …
Dec 19
FAPC predicts food trends on the menu for 2023
By Kirsten Hollansworth Tastes change – often quickly and sometimes drastically. It’s exciting to learn about the next big thing in the food industry. Last year, interactive foods and celebrity food collaborations were all the hype as numerous brands hopped on the bandwagon. Whether it’s an innovative cooking method or a convenient way to enjoy …
Dec 19
As Liver Flukes Move to New Territories, Cattle Producers Urged to Stay Alert
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the Senior Associate Director, Cattle Professional Services John Davidson with Boehringer Ingelheim, Dr. John Davidson about liver flukes being of great concern for cattle producers in the United States. “The liver fluke is not new,” Davidson said. “What is new, is we are learning more …
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