Just over a year ago, Michigan State University leaders broke ground on transformative renovations taking place at the MSU Plant Science Research Greenhouse Facility located at the corner of Farm Lane and Wilson Road. As work continues to be done at the facility, its progress is clear and evident when passing by. In April, construction wrapped up at the …
Category: Ag News
May 01
ARA Debuts LaborLink: A Smarter Way for ARA Members to Find Workers
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is pleased to announce the launch of LaborLink, a new member benefit designed to help agricultural retailers address one of their most urgent operational challenges: securing reliable labor. Through a partnership with másLabor, the nation’s leading provider of H-2 visa services, ARA members now have direct access to expert support …
May 01
CattleFax’s Troy Applehans touts Cattle Market Strength & Warns of Elusive Expiration Date
At the 10th Annual Hemphill County Beef Conference in Canadian, Texas, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the chance to visit with Troy Applehans, Market Specialist at CattleFax, who was speaking at the event. Applehans discussed the red-hot cattle markets at the time of the conference. “We’re another year deeper into the cycle, and …
May 01
TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Working Grant Program Application Period Opens
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Leadership Development Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of land and livestock stewards and leaders, has opened applications for the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Working Grant Program. This initiative provides financial capital to business owners with a vested interest in the beef value chain. Entrepreneurs …
May 01
Commerical Cattle Grading Scholarship Contest, May 23rd, El Reno
CALLING ALL OKLAHOMA 4-H & FFA STUDENTS! COMMERICAL CATTLE GRADING SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST DATE: Friday, May 23, 2025 TIME: 8:00 a.m. On –Site Registration. No Pre-Qualification Required 9:00 a.m. Orientation & Instructional Seminar 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Break 9:45 am. Contest with results following LOCATION: OKC West Market Inc., El Reno, OK The top three scoring …
May 01
Halston Johnson receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Achievement Award
The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Society Board recently recognized Halston Johnson with the Early Career Achievement Award. Johnson was honored at the annual Scholarships and Awards Banquet on April 3. Johnson, of Perryton, Texas, is a two-time graduate of the Ferguson College. She received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications in May 2013 …
May 01
CLAAS Hosts International Discussion on National Apprenticeship Day
Providing opportunities for all talents, strengths and interests is how a community improves itself and its citizens. In fact, according to ApprenticeshipUSA, there were 4,332 registered apprentices who served in the agriculture industry in 2024. This was a 56 percent increase since 2019. On April 30, 2025, Nebraska officials recently gathered in Omaha to discuss …
May 01
The Latest Drought Monitor Reports Significant Drought Improvements in Oklahoma
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions have increased to 6.91 percent, up from 2.74 …
May 01
Free Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Events This Month
Time to declutter those sheds and storage spaces! 🌱 OSU Extension’s Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program is set to offer three FREE disposal events in May. This is a fantastic opportunity to safely get rid of old or unwanted pesticides at no charge. 🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: ✅ Who can participate? Farmers, ranchers, commercial applicators, pesticide …
May 01
Innovative Sustainable Fashion Leader Liz Hershfield NamedCotton Council International (CCI) Executive Director
Fashion industry veteran and sustainability expert Liz Hershfield will lead Cotton Council International (CCI), the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council of America (NCC), as its new Executive Director. Hershfield succeeds Bruce Atherley, who retired at the end of March. “Strong leadership and innovative strategies are essential to maintaining U.S. cotton’s competitive edge,” …
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