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 talks about ways to advocate for the beef industry. Only 2% of US citizens work in production …
Category: Ag News
Dec 10
Rising Prices at Year End
Cattle and calf prices keep climbing towards the end of the year. It’s not uncommon for prices to rise late in the year, but this time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be volatile. This year-end rain in areas of the Southern Plains and fewer calves for sale are working to boost calf prices while. There is also …
Dec 09
Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds Assistance for Specialty Crop Producers
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Monday applauded the rollout of the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program. The new program will provide $2 billion to support the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crop growers as they manage competing pressures from rising labor costs, the climate crisis, and …
Dec 09
31st Annual Tulsa Farm Show Set to Start This Thursday
The 31st Annual Tulsa Farm Show is set to take place from December 12-14, 2024, at the SageNet Center at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This premier agricultural event will bring together farmers and ranchers from across the region to explore the latest in agricultural technology, ranching equipment, and services. With over 300 exhibitors, including …
Dec 09
At White House Tribal Nations Summit, USDA Delivers on Actions to Empower Indian Country
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced ways that the Biden-Harris Administration is delivering on Tribal requests to empower Tribal Nations, citizens, and organizations. Secretary Vilsack made the announcements at the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit, the foremost government-to-government gathering between the U.S. Government and the 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations. …
Dec 09
Promoting Beef and Education: Andy Bishop’s Vision as Cattleman’s Beef Promotion Board Chairman
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with Kentucky cattle producer Andy Bishop about why he serves the industry as Chairman of the Cattleman’s Beef Promotion Board. “For me, it is about the people,” Bishop said. “I enjoy getting out and meeting all of the producers across the country who are passionate about …
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