Recently, in a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 11 members of Congress called for the postponement of its electronic identification (EID) eartag mandate on adult cattle shipped across state lines. The letter follows the New Civil Liberties Alliance on behalf of R-CALF USA, South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, and …
Category: Ag News
Nov 29
31st Annual Tulsa Farm Show is Set for December 12-14 at Expo Square’s SageNet Center
Show Sponsor Oklahoma Farm Bureau and More Than 300 Exhibitors to Showcase Latest Agricultural and Ranching Products 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 …
Nov 29
Mexico’s Screwworm Outbreak Delays Mexican Cattle Exports Into the US Until After the First of the Year
On November 22, 2024, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Mexico notified the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of a positive detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Mexico. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked to OSU Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the disruption of feeder …
Nov 29
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.
Nov 28
Oklahoma Drought Conditions Show Little Change from Last Week
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 for two weeks. Severe drought or worse conditions are unchanged from last week at 1.85 percent. Moderate drought or worse conditions have …
Nov 28
NIFA-Funded Projects Behind Your Holiday Meal
As you come together with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s worth acknowledging the invaluable contribution of our nation’s Land-grant universities and colleges in ensuring a delectable spread. Turkey At the University of Minnesota, Dr. Randall Singer is focused on reducing the amount of antibiotics used to treat Clostridial dermatitis in turkeys, one of the …
Nov 28
Rosslyn Biggs, DVM: OSU Research Launch – Asian Longhorned Tick
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Beef Cattle Specialist talks about OSU’s research launch on the Asian longhorned tick (ALT). The Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, an invasive species was identified in the summer of 2024 on cattle in northeast Oklahoma counties. The ALT parasitizes multiple species including humans, pets, livestock …
Nov 28
🦃Thanksgiving Table Represents the Bounty of American Agriculture🦃
During the Thanksgiving holiday, Americans enjoy a meal featuring many domestically grown specialty crops, which are crucial to the traditional feast. While California is known for producing a variety of specialty crops, Wisconsin stands out as a top producer of cranberries and green beans, and ranks third in green peas, potatoes, and carrots. The diversity …
Nov 27
Representative Stephanie Bice Gives Thanks
As we approach Thanksgiving, a time traditionally set aside for reflection and gratitude, it is essential for us to come together and pause, even in the midst of our differences. This holiday is an opportunity to appreciate what we have as communities, families, and as a country. In a time when our country often feels …
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