Noble Research Institute livestock consultant Robert Wells offers best management practices that can help ranchers survive market- and weather-related disruptions and allow for more profit year-in and year-out. The ranching business has always been subject to the variability and extremes of external factors, such as market volatility and weather extremes. Neither of these seem to …
Category: Ag News
Jul 25
Executive Director of the Oklahoma Soybean Board Rick Reimer on Keeping Soybeans in the Conversation
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern, Maci Carter, had the opportunity to visit with Rick Reimer, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Soybean Board last week at the 2023 Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show. Together, they discussed what is next for the Soybean Board, where the industry stands, and how they are looking to …
Jul 25
Longhorned ticks discovered in Boone County for first time, MU researchers find
Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have recently discovered invasive longhorned ticks in Boone County, Missouri, for the first time. The discovery of the longhorned tick, which has already caused the loss of millions of dollars in agricultural revenue to livestock producers worldwide, indicates a potential looming problem for cattle health …
Jul 25
Road Rage On The Rise; Drivers Encouraged To ‘Stay Cool’ Behind The Wheel
Whether it’s gesturing, shouting, threatening―or worse―anger behind the wheel is becoming far too common on America’s roadways. Aggressive behaviors, ranging from speeding to acts of violence, pose a threat not only to other drivers but to passengers and pedestrians as well. “Road rage is the term we use to describe extreme anger and aggression behind …
Jul 25
Biden-Harris Administration Helps Expand Access to Rural Health Care Through Investing in America Agenda
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is expanding access to health care for more than 5 million people living in 39 states and Puerto Rico as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. “During one of the most critical times in our nation’s history, the Biden-Harris …
Jul 25
Red Dirt Agronomy Crew Provides Summer Crop Update
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, was featured in the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast episode titled “Howdy Neighbors!” The Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast group is currently made up of Brian Arnall, Josh Lofton, Randy Taylor, and Dave Deken. The first part of the latest podcast episode talks about a summer crop update, including issues with …
Jul 25
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 25
Importance of Water with OSU’s Mark Johnson
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. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson talks about water requirements for beef cattle. Water is the most important nutrient. An adequate supply of clean, …
Jul 25
Treasurer Russ Announces Credit Rating Agency’s Upgraded Outlook for Oklahoma
The upgraded outlook from stable to positive applies to the appropriation-backed outstanding debt of the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority (ODFA) and the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority (OCIA), including ODFA’s $3.88 million master real property lease revenue bonds from series 2023A. These particular bonds are issued by the Legislature on behalf of the Oklahoma State System …
Jul 25
House Republicans are Defending Farmers and Ranchers from Biden’s SEC
By: U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-MI-4 Chairman, House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee This article was first published in NCBA’s National Cattlemen. Why should the American farmer or rancher care about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)? In March of 2022, the SEC introduced a far-reaching proposal that will not only impact these …
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