Dec 07
At the Governor’s Mansion on December 6, the Oklahoma State University, NOC and Tuttle FFA livestock judging teams were all recognized for winning national championships this year. KC Sheperd, Farm Director, attended the event and got the chance to visit with Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur, and the Northern Oklahoma College livestock judging coach Jennifer Bedwell, …
Dec 07
Farmer sentiment was unchanged in November as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index came in at a reading of 102, the same as in October. There was however a slight shift in underlying sentiment as the Index of Current Conditions declined 3 points this month to a reading of 98 while the Index of Future Expectations rose 2 points …
Dec 07
351 agricultural trade associations, agribusinesses and farmer co-ops today urged Senate action on an agriculture labor reform bill before the end of the year. The call came in a letter to Senate leadership in both parties that was copied to all 100 Senators. “Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) are working on …
Dec 07
It’s currently Raining across parts of the state, and hopefully, we will see more rain on the way. State Climatologist Gary McManus says we should see our first rains today and into tomorrow and then another system for Friday and Saturday, and yet another on Monday McManus said even though this does just look like …
Dec 06
In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back with the Chief Legal Strategist for the National Pork Producer’s Council, Michael Formica, talking more about the ramifications of California’s Proposition 12. California’s Proposition 12 is aimed to mandate that in order to sell pork products in the state of California, …
Dec 06
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the Pork Checkoff rate will reduce by 5 cents to $0.35 per $100 of value. This change is a result of a resolution passed by voting delegates at the 2022 Pork Industry Forum. Pork Checkoff payments are collected for all pigs sold with a change of ownership. This includes sales of …
Dec 06
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Executive Director of the United Sorghum Checkoff, Norma Ritz Johnson, about adding value for sorghum producers. Johnson said 2022 has been a tough year for sorghum producers. “We absolutely have seen a dramatic decrease in yield,” Johnson said. “In fact, according to what USDA …
Dec 06
While the life of a herdsman is one many dream about, the reality of the job is more physically and mentally challenging than most realize. To recognize those in the Angus family committed to ranching day in and day out, The American Angus Association® created the annual Herdsman of the Year Award. It honors Angus …
