Category: Ag News
Feb 24
Beefing Up Dairy: The Rise of Crossbreeding
Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is the latest step in the evolution of dairy genetics and is now a key driver of the U.S. supply of both beef and dairy cattle. Some 72% of dairy farms are now incorporating beef genetics into their breeding programs, enhancing the marketability of dairy-origin calves by improving carcass quality and feed efficiency …
Feb 24
Bill to Increase Transparency from State Agencies Fails to Advance Committee
HB 1943 by Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, failed to advance out of the General Government Committee and now remains property of the committee. The bill would require state agencies to maintain plain writing in all covered documents produced by the agency. “This bill would allow the general public to comprehend writing from state agencies better …
Feb 24
Frigid or Mild, We Break Down the Pros and Cons of Winter Weather
Winter weather can tempt corn farmers to adjust their 2025 plans. While a harsh winter may feel unpleasant, it does come with agronomic advantages. “Farmers can gather insights from their weather patterns,” says AgriGold Agronomist Brian Weihmeir. “But we don’t want to rely on the winter weather to make any drastic management decisions.” …
Feb 24
Warm Days Ahead: Oklahoma Gets a Taste of Spring
Oklahoma residents are experiencing a brief respite from the frigid temperatures that have dominated much of early 2025, but State Climatologist Gary McManus is urging caution, reminding everyone that “false spring” is a familiar and often deceptive phenomenon. “Any Okie worth their salt (I prefer pepper) knows not to fall for false spring #2,” McManus …
Feb 24
CattleCon 2026 Heads to the Heart of Nashville
Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, will host CattleCon 2026, Feb. 3-5, 2026. The largest cattle industry event of the year will be held in the heart of Music City, home of honky-tonks, history and hearty food. Thousands of cattlemen and women will gather to learn, conduct business, network and enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors in the …
Feb 24
Windy, Warm Temps Increase chances for Fires
Statewide Discussion: Wildfire activity across Oklahoma has been subdued through much of February with cold temperatures and some precipitation events although underlying dryness remains a concern as warmer conditionshave returned coupled with more fire conducive weather. Over half of the state is registering 61-97 days separated from a wetting event. A large portion of western …
Feb 24
OKFB members honed leadership skills with guest speakers at 2025 Leadership Conference
OKFB members braved the cold and gathered in Oklahoma City for the organization’s 2025 Leadership Conference held Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the downtown Embassy Suites. The annual event brings Farm Bureau members together for a day of learning and fellowship with a variety of speakers and guests throughout the conference. The event kicked off with …
Feb 24
Terrain™ Launches “The Big Shrink” Report Series
In the not-so-distant future, the global population will peak. The impacts to food and agricultural demand will be felt sooner as populations trend older. “The Big Shrink,” a new multi-report series from Terrain, examines what these realities mean for the U.S. agricultural industry and what opportunities may arise. Terrain is a team of ag economists and analysts …
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