Today, during the 2023 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, NASDA members adopted two policy items to encourage the development of comprehensive and reliable disaster assistance programs for agriculture by creating individualized program timelines and adequate insurance programs. “Recent natural disasters and catastrophic events have highlighted the challenges farmers face in seeking disaster …
Category: Ag News
Sep 13
State agriculture officials advocate for clear labeling instruction for cell-based meat products
Today, at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2023 Annual Meeting, NASDA members advocated for standards that ensure clear and consistent labeling for cell-based meat products, also referred to as cultured meat. In an action item approved today, NASDA members urged the establishment of regulatory frameworks for distinguished labeling of cell-based meat, poultry and …
Sep 13
Jimmy Taylor Selling US Beef With a Smile During South Korea and Japan USMEF Trade Mission
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays is talking with the Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and Oklahoma Rancher, Jimmy Taylor. Taylor talked with Hays as he began the second the leg of the journey in Tokyo, Japan- this after spendinga couple of days in South Korea with the U.S. Meat Export Federation Trade …
Sep 13
NASDA Elects Arthur of Oklahoma as President
At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting today, NASDA members elected the next cohort of officers for 2023-2024. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur will serve as NASDA’s 2023-2024 President and will host the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting on Sept. 22-25, 2024. “The opportunity to serve NASDA as President is incredibly humbling …
Sep 13
September WASDE: Ringing in 50 Years with Reduced Corn, Soybean Yields and Lower Livestock Production Expectations
September’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, released Sept. 12, is the first of the season to incorporate objective yield plot results for corn, soybeans and cotton (outside of Texas) as collected for the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) Crop Production report. This Market Intel also looks at production and demand adjustments in livestock and poultry …
Sep 13
CAB Insider: Competition Increases for Shrinking Pool of Cull Cows
Last week’s fed cattle slaughter was remarkably small even considering that Labor Day shortened the production week for packers. The 559,000 head federally inspected total was 47,000 head smaller than the same week a year ago. On the other hand, fed steer and heifer slaughter Tuesday through Friday averaged 100,000 head per day. Fed cattle …
Sep 13
Talon Youth Education Learning Program interns and host ranches complete summer experiences
Five students join Angus operations across the nation for the summer. The Angus Foundation congratulates the students who expanded their horizons this summer as Angus/Talon Youth Education Learning Program interns. The interns joined five Angus host ranches throughout the United States for an immersive learning experience in the cattle industry. The Talon Youth Education Learning …
Sep 13
Oklahoma Ranchers Can Participate in OSU Research on Internal Parasite Resistance in Beef Cattle
Farm Director KC Sheperd is talking with Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Veterinarian, Dr. Rosslyn Biggs about the latest research study on internal parasites in beef cattle at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Anthelmintic (dewormer) resistance is a growing concern, and OSU researchers are evaluating levels in Oklahoma beef cattle herds through ongoing studies. …