31 bid callers will battle it out in the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship in Dunlap, Iowa, this June. Held in conjunction with Livestock Marketing Association’s annual convention, the event will bring together the top 10 individuals from each of the three qualifying events, along with the reigning International Livestock Auctioneer Champion. The semifinalists are: · A.J. …
Category: Ag News
Jan 14
Avoiding The Calfcicle: Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, DVM
Calving season is just around the corner or has already arrived for many. Preparing in advance, particularly for those facing inclement weather, will position producers to successfully address the needs of calves and avoid “calfcicles” in frigid temperatures. Even before delivery, evaluating calving locations and facilities is a good place to start. Areas should be …
Jan 14
Deevers Introduces ‘Free to Hunt Feral Hogs’ De-Regulation Bill to Protect Oklahoma’s Farms, Ranches, and Wildlife Heritage
In response to years of feral hogs causing extensive damage to property and agriculture in rural Oklahoma, Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, has introduced SB478, the Free to Hunt Feral Hogs bill, designed to remove all required permits for hunting feral hogs and free Oklahomans to protect their land, crops, and livestock from their destructive impact. …
Jan 14
Working Lands Conservation Corps Partners Announce Request for Proposals for Host Organizations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), The Corps Network, and AmeriCorps announced the request for proposals for host organizations for the second cohort of the Working Lands Conservation Corps (WLCC). This past year, WLCC engaged over 100 corps members, serving 28 organizations …
Jan 14
Limousin Events Continue at the 2025 National Western Stock Show with the MOE Show
Limousin and Lim-Flex breeders were under the bright lights at the National Western Stock Show to showcase their genetics. The Medal of Excellence Limousin Show was held on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Denver, Colo. Kyle Gillooly, Ga., evaluated the females and bulls. The grand champion Limousin female was SSUL 3259L ET, exhibited by Leighton …
Jan 14
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Surges Again, Reaches Six-Year High
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 3.4 points in December to 105.1, the second consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98 and the highest reading since October 2018. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, seven increased, two decreased, and one was unchanged. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in December to 86. “Optimism on …
Jan 14
American Chianina’s Impact: Breeding Success Across the Heart of Cattle Country
One of the major attractions of Cattlemen’s Congress is the wide range of unique beef breeds that it draws. Senior Farm and Ranch Director Ron Hays caught up with Dustin Hurlbut to discuss the American Chianina breed. Hurlbut has served the American Chianina Association as Chief Executive Officer since 2021. The original Chianina imports from …
Jan 14
Fed Cattle Weights and Herd Expansion
Recent SAT articles on the cattle market have mentioned the surge in fed cattle dressed weights as an important factor in boosting fed beef production in 2024. This article puts 2024’s dressed weights into some historical context and looks at some factors that will influence dressed weights this year. Since 1964, federally inspected steer dressed …
Jan 14
EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessment to Advance Scientific Understanding of PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids
Today, Jan. 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a draft risk assessment, or scientific evaluation of the potential human health risks associated with the presence of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in biosolids, also known as sewage sludge. The findings for the draft risk assessment show that there may be human health …
Jan 14
Register today for OKFB’s Generation Bridge winter event in Stillwater, Feb. 15
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will host a winter Generation Bridge event for agriculturalists ages 35-55 Saturday, Feb. 15, at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. The event will kick off at 11 a.m. with a tour of the new Agricultural Hall on the Oklahoma State University campus. Lunch will be provided at 12 p.m. at the original …
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