Dec 06
In partnership with Texas A&M University, Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension specialist for agriculture and food policy, recently co-authored Where’s the Risk? A Livestock Risk Management Handbook with a variety of financial resources for producers. “Many livestock producers aren’t aware that certain financial assistance programs exist, so the main motivation behind putting the handbook together was …
Dec 06
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the release of a final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to stand up the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program. This program was authorized following NCBA’s engagement with Congress on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. “We are pleased that USDA listened to feedback from …
Dec 06
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $981 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses and entrepreneurs in 47 states, Guam and the Virgin Islands. “Rural people provide the everyday essentials our country depends on,” Vilsack said. …
Dec 06
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released the following opening statement at a hearing titled “Farm Bill 2023: Research Programs.” A live video of the hearing is available here. Stabenow’s statement, as prepared for delivery, follows: Welcome to Under Secretary Jacobs-Young and our panel of expert …
Dec 06
The U.S. is facing an alarming shortfall of veterinarians to treat livestock and poultry in rural areas, threatening public health, food safety, and economic growth in communities that depend on agriculture, according to a new report commissioned by Farm Journal Foundation. More than 500 counties across the U.S. have shortages of food animal veterinarians, according …
Dec 06
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) thanks BASF for 15 years of partnership in offering scholarships to outstanding undergraduates who plan to use their degrees to benefit the agriculture sector. Through the five William C. Berg Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships offered through the BASF and NCGA partnerships, industry and association come together to foster the bright young …
Dec 06
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged to check and verify the listed broadband internet service available in their areas on a coverage map recently released by the Federal Communications Commission. The Oklahoma Broadband Office is encouraging all Oklahomans to check the services available at their address for accuracy to ensure the state will receive the …
Dec 06
American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) wrapped up its annual fall speech contest series Saturday Dec. 3 at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater. This marks the 77th year of the statewide contest. The event has gone through many changes over the years but has always maintained its central agricultural theme. Varying by grade level, this …
Dec 06
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 hay storage. Proper hay storage is always important. This year, with limited amounts of harvested …
Dec 06
The National Livestock Companies are pleased to announce their support, onceagain, for the All American Beef Battalion (AABB). On Monday, December 12th, the Oklahoma National Stockyards will auction a calf for the benefit of the AABB, along with National Livestock providing lunch for those in attendance. The AABB crew is bringing in their cooker and …
