Milk is one of the most requested—yet least donated—products at food banks. For years, Somula “Sam” Schwoeppe has been working to change that, combining her love for the dairy industry with her passion for fighting food insecurity. Sam and her husband, Darren, are fourth-generation dairy farmers. They, along with their two sons, Wyatt and Ethan, …
Category: Ag News
Dec 17
Lucas Votes to Authorize Millions in Funds to Local Community Projects
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which authorized millions of dollars for community projects in Woodward and Stillwater. Lucas voted in favor of the legislation. “Pieces of legislation like this remind us why we are here: to better our communities back home,” said Congressman Frank Lucas. “That’s why …
Dec 17
New Planter Box Seed Treatment Provides Season-Long Benefits
Corn and soybean growers have a new, proven approach to delivering soil nutrients that can lead to higher yields. Seeds treated with new BioBoost™ start out strong and get season-long nutritional benefits. Early trials show improved yields. In its mission to help growers proactively approach crop and soil health, BW Fusion now brings biologicals to …
Dec 17
Glenn Selk Asks Just How Do Santa’s Reindeer Get the Job Done?
In the spring of 2003, Dr. Glenn Selk, Professor Emeritus and former Extension Beef Reproductive Specialist, started the Cow Calf Corner newsletter. He ended his tenure with the Cow Calf Corner in 2021, after 18 years, but today, he is contributing to the weekly series now published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Mark Johnson, and …
Dec 17
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Dec 17
Rising Prices at Year End
2024 has been a roller coaster year for the dairy industry. The year started with low prices, and continuing financial problems that began in 2023. But, price recovery by mid-year spurred some profits and herd growth. Low prices led dairy farmers across the country to reduce the number of milk cows in 2024. Dairy cow numbers …
Dec 17
A Ticking Clock: The New World Screwworm Threat
A potential crisis looms over the US livestock industry as the New World Screwworm threat resurges. The parasitic fly, capable of inflicting severe damage on livestock, was detected in Mexico, leading to a temporary halt on cattle imports. Dr. Burke Healy, a leading veterinarian at the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, explained that …
Dec 16
The Cotton Haul of Fame: BASF opens enrollment for exclusive One Ton Club and truck lease sweepstakes for 20th year
BASF invites cotton farmers who yield one ton or more of cotton during the 2024 season using FiberMax® cotton seed to join its exclusive FiberMax One Ton Club™, now in its 20th year. Club enrollment is now open, and members have the opportunity to win rewards, including a two-year lease on a Ford Super Duty® F-350 Lariat® truck. …
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