Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with Dakota Moss, Livestock Risk Services President, to discuss locking in LRP with this year’s near-record high cattle prices. “Going into October, we were in a pretty horrific drought, then we were pretty blessed to have some good, timely rains, in the first of November that …
Category: Ag News
Dec 26
The Latest Drought Monitor Report Shows Minor Improvements in Oklahoma
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29. Severe drought or worse conditions decreased to 0.59 percent, down from 1.85 percent last …
Dec 26
🌲Lots of Post-Holiday Uses for that Old Real Christmas Tree
The holidays have come and gone, leaving behind a lingering scent of pine needles and a melancholic feeling as the decorations are packed away; however, the discarded Christmas tree, once a centerpiece of joy and festivity, is about to embark on a new life, far from the confines of the living room. “Most cities and …
Dec 26
2024 Activities Helped Buyers Connect U.S. Wheat to Quality, Reliability
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Bakery Technologist David Oh is credited with helping a group of South Korean bakers make an important connection earlier this year. The effort serves as a perfect example of how USW market development activities – short courses, technical workshops, and trade teams – promoted U.S. wheat in overseas markets in 2024. Over the …
Dec 26
OKFB announces 2025 priority issues
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has announced the organization’s 2025 priority issues ahead of Oklahoma’s 2025 legislative session. These priority issues, designed to guide the work of Farm Bureau members and staff at the state Capitol, focus on several areas, including private property rights, water policy, production agriculture, education and extension. The following encompass the organization’s legislative …
Dec 25
NCBA Warns Cattle Producers That Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements are Back and Due by Mid January
On Tuesday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) warned cattle producers that Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements are back in effect following a court decision that reverses the injunction that previously halted this mandate. “The Corporate Transparency Act requires millions of family farmers and ranchers to file complex paperwork and disclose beneficial ownership information with the federal …
Dec 25
Exploring Propane Innovations with Michael Newland of PERC
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter got to speak with Propane Education and Research Center (PERC) Director of Agricultural Business Development Michael Newland. PERC’s purpose is to promote the propane industry, one of the biggest challenges to that is providing safety training and safety training materials to the industry. Consumer outreach and new project development and …
Dec 25
Mark Johnson is Looking Ahead to 2025
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson looks ahead to 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 2024 has been an interesting year and …
Dec 24
🎅Santa Set to have a Calm Ride According to USDA Meterologist Mark Berg
Mark Berg, the USDA’s chief meteorologist, is about to embark on a new chapter in his life. After nearly four decades of service, he is retiring at the end of this year, leaving behind a legacy that extends far beyond the realm of weather patterns. One of his most cherished assignments is rather unconventional: providing …
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