Jun 03
The Oklahoma State University Extension Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory on the OSU campus tests more than 58,000 samples each year to protect Oklahoma’s natural resources and support efficient agricultural production. The lab in the basement of OSU’s Legacy Hall is a bustling center of test vials and specialty machines, serving producers, ranchers, homeowners, government agencies and …
Jun 03
Twenty high school seniors from across the state developed their leadership skills and agricultural knowledge during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Oklahoma Youth Leading Agriculture conference May 27-30 in Oklahoma City. OYLA is a four-day annual event hosted by the OKFB Young Farmers & Ranchers to prepare high school students for a future career in agriculture to …
Jun 03
Brian Arnall is a professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Plant and Soil Sciences and the Sitlington Endowed Chair in Agriculture, Precision Nutrient Management Extension Specialist. He earned his associate’s degree in agronomy from NEO A&M in Miami, OK, then earned his B.S. at OSU and never left, even though he tried several …
Jun 03
Register in June for half price for the premier cattle feeders event in Rochester, Minn., August 14 and 15. When you’re feeding cattle, it counts to keep track of every calf, pound and dollar. That’s why customer-focused feeders and cow-calf producers should plan to attend Feeding Quality Forum in Rochester, Minn., on August 14 and …
Jun 03
Farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May 2021 as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index reached 158, 10 points higher than in April. Farmers were more optimistic about both current conditions and their expectations for the future as the Current Conditions Index improved by 5 points to 146 and the Future Expectations Index jumped 12 …
Jun 03
Soon after the United States Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, caught up with the organization’s president and CEO, Dan Halstrom, and talked about the conference, which was attended by many world leaders in meat exports, and some highlights. When considering the uncertainty around tariffs and …
Jun 03
The following was shared from a press release sent by the Animal Agriculture Alliance. Thank you to our spring interns – apply for fall! Thank you to our spring interns, Elizabeth Kern and Gracelyn Boren! Elizabeth is a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in international affairs and a Master in Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies. Gracelyn …
Jun 03
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Jun 03
Oklahoma is bracing for another round of severe weather, with State Climatologist Gary McManus issuing a dire warning about the potential for “life-threatening flash flooding” across the state. The forecast calls for 4-7 inches of rain, with higher local amounts, impacting areas that have already experienced significant rainfall over the past two months. “Now I …
