Jan 28
In a world where cotton competes with other fibers, where manufacturers, brands, retailers, and consumers have choices—how can cotton be the choice? Join Mark Messura and Megan Peterson from Cotton Incorporated on February 18, 2025, to learn more about the different ways that the demand for cotton is being built and preserved by Cotton Incorporated. …
Jan 28
House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, called on the Oklahoma Federal Delegation to stop the order from the White House budget office pausing federal grants. The White House budget office’s memo suggests this federal grant freeze is to prioritize President Trump’s executive orders. The freeze is set to take effect today at 5p.m. following …
Jan 28
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 …
Jan 28
Two new fugitives are now on Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list. One is wanted for assaulting an officer; the other is accused of lewd acts with a child. “We’re asking Oklahomans to help provide information that can lead to the capture of two dangerous individuals. These suspects have no place walking free …
Jan 28
At the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Winter Policy Meeting, Farm Director KC Sheperd got the chance to talk with Dr. Burke Healey, USDA’s APHIS Executive Director for VS’ Strategy and Policy division, about the screwworm situation in Southern Mexico. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring comments from their conversation in today’s BeefBuzz. Dr. Healey …
Jan 28
Seven OKFB members have been tapped to serve on the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Issue Advisory Committees in February in Washington, D.C. The Issue Advisory Committees create an avenue for Farm Bureau’s grassroots leaders to contribute their expertise on specific issues to the organization’s policy. The IAC is made up of 11 committees, and each …
Jan 28
The January Cattle on Feed report was released on Friday afternoon. Total on-feed inventory to start the year was estimated at a little over 11.8 million head, which is down by just under 1% from January of 2024. Even though feeder cattle supplies have been lower, feedlot inventories ran above year-ago levels for eight of …
Jan 28
While made with good intentions, a New Year’s resolution to reduce clutter in the home may have waned by now. Hopping back on the bandwagon to clean up living spaces has multiple benefits. When clutter interferes with daily life, develop a plan to get it under control, said Gina Peek, assistant director, Oklahoma State University Extension/Family Consumer Science program …
Jan 28
Phillip Good was elected Chairman of the United Soybean Board last December. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Stevie White caught up with him to determine his goals for the organization going forward. From Maken, Mississippi, Good brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the position. He and his son raise soybeans, corn, cotton, catfish and cattle. …
Jan 28
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Company”), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced the pricing of an underwritten initial public offering of 26,086,958 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $20.00 per share. The offering consists of 13,043,479 shares of common stock …
