Hidden Hazards: Protecting Consumer ExperienceThursday, April 17th, 6:00 – 7:00 CDT Join us for an insightful webinar where industry experts delve into the critical aspects of beef safety and production. Dr. Trey Patterson, CEO of Padlock Ranch, will share his extensive experience in and effective production practices. Patrick Linnell from CattleFax will offer an overview …
Category: Ag News
Apr 14
Animal Agriculture Leaders Gather for Industry Preservation
Last week, the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) hosted the 2025 Annual Conference – Securing Our Future: Don’t Just Talk…Act! in Kansas City, Missouri. More than 110 attendees focused on the future of animal agriculture and how to maintain trust throughout the value chain. Additionally, industry leaders were honored and new directors were elected to the NIAA …
Apr 14
Dr. Derrell Peel says it’s a Critical Time of Year
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Dr. Peel discusses how critical this time of the year is for herd …
Apr 14
OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture launches New Ornamental Plant App
The OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture will soon release Plant-It OK, a new horticulture app designed to help Oklahomans make informed decisions about landscapes and plants. The app is undergoing final pilot testing and will be available for download in April. The platform will provide a comprehensive and easy-to-use database of Oklahoma-centric ornamental plants in …
Apr 14
Africa Trade Seminar Matches U.S. Exporters with Buyers from 12 Countries
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) hosted a two-day trade seminar in Accra, Ghana, bringing together some 30 U.S. red meat exporters with 76 buyers from 12 African nations. Importers and exporters held direct meetings, heard presentations from USMEF and USDA leaders as well as representatives of the U.S. cattle industry and successful African meat …
Apr 14
Americans Want a Hand Up Not a Handout
Last week, the House Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing, “The Power of Work: Expanding Opportunity Through SNAP.” The hearing made clear that Congress must reassert the connection between receiving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit and securing employment and long-term independence—a policy principle enshrined in current federal law that’s continuously perverted by …
Apr 14
More than 11,000 marijuana plants seized in Ponca City busted by Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force
The bust of a Ponca City marijuana grow facility last week by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and several partner agencies has resulted in five arrests and the confiscation of more than 11,000 illegal marijuana plants. The April 9 sweep at 3880 W. South Avenue in Ponca City yielded 11,269 plants and …
Apr 14
USDA Announces New Presidential Appointments
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments, bringing new leadership to key roles within the Department. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump’s America First agenda at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority. …
Apr 14
Patience and Planning: Early Considerations for Oklahoma Cotton Planting with OSU’s Jenny Dudak
The recent welcome rainfall across Oklahoma has spirits high among agricultural producers, including those anticipating the cotton planting season. Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Jenny Dudak, OSU cotton extension specialist, who recently shed light on the crucial early planting considerations for this important crop. The conversation began with a shared appreciation for the …
Apr 14
OSU’s Mark Johnson on Strategies for Rebuilding the U.S. Beef Cow Herd in 2025
On today’s BeefBuzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is talking with Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, about strategies for rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd. Johnson first established that the correct set of cows will breed quickly, produce calves early in the following calving season, and raise good …
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