Category: Ag News
Jan 06
Beagle Brigade Act Signed into Law, Boosting Efforts to Keep Out Foreign Animal Diseases
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “Pork producers employ a variety of biosecurity measures to keep foreign animal diseases, like African swine fever, out of our herds. Further away at our nation’s …
Jan 06
Beneficial Ownership Information: What Businessowners need to know
Farmers and ranchers have been subject to a fair amount of whiplash over the last few months regarding the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act in 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, which requires all legally recognized business entities in the United …
Jan 06
Cattle Markets 2025: To Retain or Not to Retain with Dr. Derrell Peel
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 market expectations this year as related to the retention or …
Jan 06
Fight those Winter Blues with Sunlight and Fresh Air
The holiday rush is over, and many people will experience a touch of the winter blues over the next couple of months. “It’s not uncommon in the general public for us to struggle with some level of sadness or an ‘I need to get through the season’ mindset,” said Danyelle Kuss, educator and multi-county specialist for Oklahoma …
Jan 06
A comparison of four nitrogen sources in No-till Wheat
Nitrogen (N) fertilizer’s ability to be utilized by a production system is reliant upon the surrounding environment. The state of Oklahoma’s diverse climate presents unique challenges for producers aiming to apply fertilizers effectively and mitigate the adverse effects of unfavorable conditions on nitrogen fertilizers. To lessen the effect that unfavorable environments can have on N …
Jan 06
Navajo Public Schools showcase new greenhouse thanks to OKFB Foundation for Agriculture grant
In southwestern Oklahoma you can find squash plants and radishes growing in the middle of December in a greenhouse found at Navajo Public Schools. Navajo STEM teacher Tana Curry was able to purchase a 10 x 20-foot greenhouse with the help of the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture Growing with the Foundation for Agriculture Grant. Navajo …
Jan 06
EPA Adds Nine Additional PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory
Today, Jan. 3, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the automatic addition of nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the list of chemicals covered by the Toxics Release Inventory. TRI data is reported to EPA annually by facilities in designated industry sectors and federal facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use TRI-listed chemicals above set …
Jan 06
Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association
Join John Deere collectors from across the US and Canada at the Classic Green Reunion 25 June 12-14 at the Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center in West Bend, WI. “We’re thrilled to welcome this event to Wisconsin, America’s Agricultural Tourism Destination,” said Sheila Everhart, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. This …
Jan 06
34th Butter Sculpture Unveiled: “From Moo to Marvel: Dairy Cows Power Pennsylvania”
Dairy cows step into the spotlight as nature’s superheroes, producing wholesome milk while helping to power Pennsylvania communities with renewable energy. American Dairy Association North East and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, proudly unveiled the highly anticipated butter sculpture at this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show. This year’s stunning …
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