Sep 10
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, farmer and rancher Brent Brewer spoke with Farm Director KC Sheperd about farmer mental health resources and the critical issues of mental health and stress management within the agriculture community. Brewer, who began his advocacy as a “sideline” with the Farmers Union, noted that his mission has since “gone …
Sep 10
Senior Farm Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to visit with Destinee Weeks about Hands off My Land to talk about Oklahoma property rights. Weeks explained that “Hands Off My Land is an advocacy group formed basically for exactly what it sounds like—to protect our land and protect the rights of those landowners and rural …
Sep 10
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Sigrid Johannes about the Make Our Children Healthy Again strategy released by the Make America Healthy Again Commission. Johannes opened by calling the report “an incredible culmination of many months of effort, not just at HHS, but at USDA as …
Sep 10
House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) delivered the following opening statement at today’s subcommittee hearing, “Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone. Welcome to today’s Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee hearing titled “Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management.” Today …
Sep 10
The Center for Beef Advocacy, funded by the Beef Checkoff, invites you to the next installment of the Building Better Webinar Series on September 23 from 1:00–1:45 p.m. MST. Cattle health issues are making headlines. With growing concerns around biosecurity and animal care, it’s more important than ever to be informed and proactive. Join Dr. Julia Herman, NCBA …
Sep 10
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, four increased, four decreased, and two were unchanged. The increase in those expecting real sales to be higher contributed the most to the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index …
Sep 10
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Mark Johnson, and Beck. Today, Beck talks about Fall Armyworms being a Threat to Newly Planted Wheat. …
Sep 10
The U.S. sorghum market enters 2025/26 with a bigger crop, weaker domestic demand, and uncertain access to China. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects U.S. sorghum production at 9.94 million metric tons (MMT), up nearly 14% from last year. At home, demand is wilting, with domestic use set to fall by almost a quarter. The …
Sep 10
Vive Crop Protection is pleased to announce that Will McAndrew, a highly accomplished global finance leader with more than 25 years of experience in agriculture, has joined Vive’s Board of Directors. McAndrew brings extensive expertise in strategy, financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and team leadership. Over the course of his career, he consistently delivered results …
Sep 10
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
