Jan 20
In today’s BeefBuzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Executive Vice President of the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Rick Cozzitorto at Cattlemen’s Congress. Cozzitorto has only held that title since September 2024 and is excited about helping to grow the association and the breed to new heights which he discussed in detail …
Jan 20
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Dr. Peel discusses the incredible strength of today’s cattle markets. Cattle and beef …
Jan 20
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. Despite some cancellations in last Monday’s sale due to snow, there were still 8,000 head sold, and the market remained very strong. The Apache sale ran 4,700 later in the …
Jan 20
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture have launched a new large-animal veterinarian scholarship in an effort to help create a pipeline of veterinarians who can provide essential services to farmers and ranchers. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $15,000 to a student who is studying veterinary medicine at Oklahoma …
Jan 20
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America filed written comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volumes. Clean Fuels asks EPA to pause the rulemaking process until the agency can provide a full accounting of available cellulosic RINs for 2024 and consider whether pending small refinery exemptions or other mechanisms provide …
Jan 20
In light of the Department of Labor’s agreement with JBS USA Food Co. to address child labor, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) reiterated their commitment to challenging exploitation and fighting for a level playing field for American producers. USCA Director Emeritus Leo McDonnell testified on June 22, 2023 during the Legislative Hearing on “Cattle …
Jan 20
Despite a 25% decline in production over the past decade, Germany remains a global leader in pork exports, particularly to the rest of the European Union. In this week’s audio report, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror looks at how the recent finding of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Germany could impact global pork trade. …
Jan 17
The Oklahoma House of Representatives completed bill filing Thursday, Jan. 16, for the first regular session of the 60th Legislature. A total of 1,928 House Bills, 29 House Joint Resolutions, three House Resolutions, and two House Concurrent Resolutions were filed before the deadline. The full text of the bills, along with additional information including authors …
Jan 17
The Oklahoma House of Representatives completed bill filing Thursday, Jan. 16, for the first regular session of the 60th Legislature. A total of 1,928 House Bills, 29 House Joint Resolutions, three House Resolutions, and two House Concurrent Resolutions were filed before the deadline. The full text of the bills, along with additional information including authors …
