Anah Higbie of Quenemo, Kansas, is the winner of the 12th annual NCBA National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook®. Higbie will sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” at CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. “Cattle have been a defining part of who I am from a very early age,” said Higbie. “My heart is, and always will …
Category: Ag News
Nov 20
Moore Comments on being Elected Speaker Pro Tem-Elect
Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, today was elected Speaker Pro Tempore-Elect by the Oklahoma House Republican caucus to serve during the 60th Legislature. The Speaker Pro Tempore serves as the chamber’s second highest officer and assists leadership in all facets of administering the business of the House. The position serves as a voting member on all …
Nov 20
McCall Reflects on Legislative Accomplishments on Final Day as Speaker of the House
House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, released the following statement expressing his gratitude and reflecting on legislative accomplishments during his eight years as Speaker of the House, and twelve years in the House of Representatives: “First and foremost, I would like to thank my wife and children for their support these last twelve years. Without them, …
Nov 20
Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines – Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which is $58.08 or about $5.80 …
Nov 20
Forests are for Everyone: Improving Access to Natural Resources Education
Forestry undergraduate advisor Justin Kunkle has sought to bridge gaps between prospective students and the MSU Forestry undergraduate program since he began the role in 2016. Kunkle worked diligently to form partnerships with Detroit-based schools and youth development programs to introduce students to the areas of environmental stewardship, natural resource management and conservation. The overarching goal of …
Nov 20
New Organization Focuses on Women in Ag Media
Seeing a need in the agriculture media community, three women at varying ages and stages in their careers have teamed up to form the non-profit Association of Females in Agriculture Media (A-FAM). With its official launch on December 1, A-FAM seeks to provide networking, professional development, mentoring, and personal support for women in all realms …
Nov 20
Brian Freking on a Product that can Reduce Stress at Weaning
Brian Freking, SE District Extension Livestock Specialist, offers vaccine handling advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Paul Beck. Today Freking is talking about a product that can reduce the stress of weaning calves. Have you considered using a product such as maternal bovine appeasing substance …
Nov 20
Wednesday 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 20
Ben Hale Says Light Weight Calves Were a “Run Away” as They Were Sharply Higher at Oklahoma National This Week
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Nov 19
Stabenow Announces $2 Billion For Specialty Crops
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Tuesday announced $2 billion to support the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crop growers. Stabenow said: “Specialty crops represent almost half of the cash receipts in agriculture across our country, and it’s not easy to grow fruits and vegetables. Specialty crop producers across the country …
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