Nov 08
At today’s, November 8, 2024, Emergency Drought Commission Meeting, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur to talk about the major goals of the meeting. Arthur related that clarification was a big focus. She said, “We realize that we are responsible to the taxpayers and these …
Nov 08
On November 8, 2024, the USDA released the latest Crop Production report. This report is a forecast of where summer crops looked as of November 1. It will be the last look of the series before the final summer crop data is released in January. Associate Farm Editor Stevie White had the chance to talk …
Nov 08
USDA released its November Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports on Friday. Rich Nelson with Allendale discussed the latest agricultural report with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Stevie White, highlighting the share drop in soybean production by 121 million bushels (mb) to 4.461 billion bushels (bb) and lowered corn production 60 mb …
Nov 08
Oklahoma State University recently has received a $719,000 United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to help new farmers and ranchers get their start in Oklahoma. The average age of an agricultural producer in the U.S. today is 58, and the number of family farms in the U.S. is decreasing. The Beginning Farmers and Ranchers …
Nov 08
The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office is excited to announce the relaunch of the Agricultural Linked Deposit Program. This program offers low-interest loans to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses, helping them reduce financial strain, expand operations, and invest in their future. Through partnerships with local community and agricultural banks, the program ensures that vital funding reaches …
Nov 08
Now that the election is behind us- mostly- the ag community is asking lots of questions about who President Elect Donald Trump will utilize to run the USDA in 2025 and beyond. Colleague Cindy Zimmerman has had the chance to sit down and talk with one of the people being mentioned in that conversation. Indiana …
Nov 08
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 said that he’s heard from several producers that they’ve never seen it go from as wet as it was last spring, to as dry as it started getting July …
Nov 08
Weather-related production risks are unavoidable on the farm or ranch. From heavy rain and hail to snow, high winds and drought, farm families prepare their land, plant and harvest each season, fully aware that their livelihoods depend on local weather conditions. In 2024, severe weather has taken center stage, with recovery from hurricanes Helene and Milton just beginning. These …
Nov 08
Discussions from the on-line GRSB Strategy Sessions plus the Leadership Conversation at the Global Conference on Sustainable Beef identified these priorities for GRSB in 2025: This 60-minute webinar is an exclusive GRSB member benefit but for this special event, non-members are also welcome. There will be opportunities for all participants to ask questions and to …
Nov 08
The holiday season is synonymous with roasts, and nothing elevates a festive meal like a perfectly prepared roast at the center of the table, surrounded by family and friends. With a variety of recipes and cuts to suit any budget, beef should be the star of every holiday feast! While roasts are a holiday favorite, …
