Mar 24
Cow Calf Boot Camp is coming up this spring! This yearly “camp” is a unique OSU Extension program that is an all-encompassing three-day educational opportunity for cow calf producers. This one-of-a-kind program is designed for both beginner and experienced producers who are interested in increasing their level of management and their bottom line. These three …
Mar 24
The Oklahoma Grazing Lands Coalition is gearing up for a significant event in Shawnee on March 29th, focusing on enhancing grazing management and livestock handling practices. Farm Director, KC Sheperd sat down to visit with Kim Barker, a farmer and rancher from Waynoka, and Rebekah Napier, representing the coalition, shared details about the upcoming workshop. …
Mar 24
Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), CropLife America (CLA), and the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) are pleased to announce the release of a new resource designed to assist farmers and agricultural retailers in navigating the forthcoming changes to pesticide labels under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan. To support …
Mar 24
Nearly 270 farm groups, agribusiness associations, and farmer cooperatives are calling on Congress to permanently extend the expiring provisions of Section 199A as lawmakers advance the federal budget process. In a joint letter to Congress, the coalition emphasized the critical role Section 199A plays in maintaining the competitiveness of farmer co-ops and their members against …
Mar 24
Twenty agricultural youth from across Oklahoma have earned top placings in the 2025 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Agricultural Achievement Contest. The contest was conducted in conjunction with the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) in Oklahoma City March 11-21. This year, AFR presented $15,000 in prizes to contestants prior to the Oklahoma Youth Expo Grand Drive …
Mar 24
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. Derrell Peel, Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson talks about best management practices of replacement heifers. In order to maximize profit potential it is important …
Mar 24
Statement of NCFC President and CEO Chuck Conner: “The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) appreciates the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) efforts to bolster domestic shipbuilding and reduce reliance on foreign-built vessels. However, we harbor significant reservations regarding the proposal to impose substantial fees—up to $1.5 million per port call—on Chinese-built ships entering U.S. ports. …
Mar 24
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked to OSU Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel after the latest USDA Cattle of Feed Report was released on Friday afternoon, and Dr. Peel believes that the numbers reflect the tightening supply of beef cattle. It held some minor surprises with placements lowered to 82% of last year …
Mar 24
Farm Director KC Sheperd is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing partner, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Seven thousand head of cattle are expected to sell in Oklahoma City today, a lesser number than the five-year average, but according to Rodenberger, that is where mediocrity ends in …
Mar 24
The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Major Talent, a workforce development organization dedicated to equipping Veterans with the tools and confidence needed to take ownership of their career journey. Through this collaboration, Oklahoma Veterans will gain access to a comprehensive suite of career-building resources, including military-to-civilian …
