Category: Ag News
Jan 24
Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ’s December 2024 Investment Report
PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE, DIVERSIFICATION, AND STRATEGY: “Total portfolio yields are lower than current yields due to the laddered structureof the investments over a 3 year average.” STATE TREASURER, TODD RUSS TOTAL FUNDS INVESTED: Funds available for investment at market value include the State Treasurer’s investments at $12,436,000,689 and State Agency balances in OK Invest at $3,268,955,590, …
Jan 24
Okfuskee County’s Premier Carcass Contest & Beef Auction: February 20, 2025
The Okfuskee County Cattleman’s Association (OCCA) would like to invite everyone to attend and participate in their February 20, 2025 CARCASS CONTEST AND BEEF AUCTION at 6 p.m. at the Okfuskee County Fairgrounds. No membership is required to attend and a 10-ounce New York Strip steak dinner is provided for all in attendance. Eleven students …
Jan 24
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Endorses Attorney General Gentner Drummond for Governor
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) announced today the organization’s endorsement of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond for Governor in 2026. “OCA is pleased to be able to support Attorney General Gentner Drummond for Governor in 2026,” said Dr. Troy Shelby, OCA President. “General Drummond is a fifth-generation cattle rancher who knows the challenges and the …
Jan 24
Frank Lucas Discusses Agricultural Future Amidst Political Transformation
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster got to speak with the Third District Congressman of Oklahoma Frank Lucas, who formerly served as Ag Committee Chairman. Citing the many changes in government recently with the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, the Republican majority trifecta, and the new Congress, Hays asked about the political climate going forward. “You …
Jan 24
Navigating Tax Planning in Today’s Political Climate
The enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 included provisions largely viewed as positive for the agricultural sector. Many of those provisions, especially those for individuals and households, are set to expire this year. President Trump has made extending TCJA provisions a core issue. With complete control in Washington, Republicans plan …
Jan 24
The Remarkable Increase of Certified Angus Beef Prime in Both Sales and Supply
During Cattlemen’s Congress, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the opportunity to sit down with Executive Vice President of Production for Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Bruce Cobb. They discussed the quality improvements in beef, the sky-high demand, and the impending herd rebuild and what it will do for the beef industry. This is …
Jan 24
Tom Cole Introduces the Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025
Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) introduced the Protect American Election Administration Act, which blocks the private takeover of the government election administration, protects the voting laws of the individual states, prevents private funding for ballot harvesting or curing, and prevents the use of election infrastructure to conduct ideologically motivated voter outreach campaigns. The legislation has …
Jan 24
NCBA Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Reinstate Dreaded Corporate Transparency Act Mandate
Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to lift the injunction that temporarily halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act’s reporting requirements. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision will allow enforcement of the act to move forward: “Cattle producers across the …
Jan 24
Bob Rodenberger on Swapping Cull Cows for New Cows with No Out-of-Pocket Costs
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing partner, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. This past week, the Oklahoma City sale ran about 8,000 head, and Rodenberger’s sale ran 1,300 compared to 4,700 the previous week; however, there was no decline in the market. …
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