Rep. Gabe Woolley, R-Broken Arrow, today issued the following statement about fee increases by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. “Any fee increases from the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority should be approved by the state Legislature, as this would put the power back into the hands of the people via their elected officials. “Having to pay to drive …
Category: Ag News
Dec 13
Smithfield Foods Provides 2,000 Free Holiday Hams to Virginia and North Carolina Families in Need
Smithfield Foods distributed 2,000 free Smithfield Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Hams to neighbors facing hunger in Southeastern Virginia and Southeastern North Carolina this holiday season. Smithfield hosted two food distribution drive-through events in Smithfield, Virginia, and Kenansville, North Carolina, on Friday, Dec. 13. More than 80 Smithfield employees volunteered to hand out 1,000 holiday hams at …
Dec 13
Cantrell named Ferguson College of Agriculture Orange Gown Honoree
Karstyn Cantrell has been selected as the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture’s orange gown recipient for the fall 2024 semester. Cantrell will wear the distinguished orange gown and represent the college as its gonfalon carrier during the fall commencement ceremonies in Stillwater on Dec. 14. Every semester, one graduating student from each academic college is …
Dec 13
Steady Cattle Market Thrives Amidst High Demand for Meat According to Bob Rodenberger
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. Rodenberger mentioned that the market was not seeing any weakness in calves or yearling market, and that the demand for meat was high, particularly from high-end restaurants, which continues to …
Dec 13
How the Certified Angus Beef Ranch to Table Program Connects Producers with Consumers
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talked with the CAB’s Director of Producer Engagement, Kara Lee, about the Ranch to Table program, which allows producers to sell products directly to consumers and businesses with the Certified Angus Beef ® brand logo on their packaging, so the consumer can rest assured they’re getting the highest quality beef …
Dec 13
Preparing Consumers for Anticipated Soaring Pecan Prices During Holiday Season
The pecan is one of the most eaten fruit nuts in the USA, with a per capita consumption that increased in the past decade from 0.35 lbs. (2012) to 0.61 lbs. in 2021 due to its nutritional value and improved marketing strategies (USDA, NASS, 2024). Prior to the 2024 hurricane season, there was an 8% …
Dec 13
Friday 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 13
Upbeat Mood Seen and Heard From Ag Producers Day One at Tulsa Farm Show
The 31st Tulsa Farm Show is happening this weekend at the SageNet Center in Tulsa at the Tulsa’s Expo Square. Day one included our live broadcasts on affiliate radio station KGGF in Coffeyville (The Mighty 690 covering southeast Kansas, Northeast Oklahoma and as we were reminded on Thursday- Northwest Arkansas- a listener from there stopped …
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