Mar 04
National Nutrition Month in March is a time to focus on making informed food choices and developing habits around healthy eating and physical activity. Due to poor health behaviors, Oklahoma ranks as one of the top 10 states for obesity, cardiovascular deaths and physical inactivity. Good nutrition is the cornerstone to help modify poor food …
Mar 04
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn., testified today on the “State of the Livestock Industry” before the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. In her testimony detailing pork producers’ farm bill priorities, Stevermer emphasized the need for a federal solution for the problems …
Mar 04
Today, two members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) testified before two separate congressional committees on policy priorities for the cattle industry and to share their personal experience with dangerous predator reintroduction. Troy Sander, a Kansas cattle producer and president of the Kansas Livestock Association, appeared before the House Agriculture Committee urging policymakers to pass …
Mar 04
Today, Congressman Tom Cole released the following statement after severe weather hit Ada, Oklahoma last night: “My thoughts are with those who have been affected by the severe weather that swept through Ada last night. I would also like to thank the emergency crews and first responders who have responded with urgency and efficiency. I …
Mar 04
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew commented today on the President’s decision to implement tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. “The tariffs announced today, along with retaliatory measures from China and Canada, will have serious consequences for American agriculture. Our farmers are the backbone of this country, and they need strong, fair trade policies that …
Mar 04
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee hearing titled “The State of the Livestock Industry: Producer Perspectives.” Watch the full hearing here. Good morning. I want to thank Chairman Mann and Ranking Member Costa for convening this hearing. I also want to thank the witnesses …
Mar 04
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Mar 04
The White House has announced that new tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada and an increase in the tariff rate assessed on certain goods from China took effect today. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement: USMEF is obviously disappointed that no agreements have yet been …
Mar 04
The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed House Bill 1373, also known as the Commercial Solar Facility Decommissioning Act, in a 94-0 vote Monday. The bill, authored by Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, now moves to the Senate for consideration. HB1373 would establish critical statutory protections for landowners hosting industrial solar facilities by ensuring that solar companies …
Mar 04
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is continuing his conversation with senior animal protein research analyst David Weaber at Terrain about herd rebuilding. Part one of the discussion can be found here. Simply due to the rising cost of doing business, Weaber feels that herd growth will be modest and intentional. “It takes a big …
