May 14
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) annual Washington Watch event in Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to talk with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Vice President of Public Policy, Sam Kieffer, about the 2024 Farm Bill from the perspective of AFBF. “We need a Farm Bill- period,” Kieffer said. …
May 14
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 cattle industry. …
May 14
Congratulations to our Inaugural FFA Auction Contest Champion, Logan Snider! The Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association worked with leaders in FFA to introduce the auction industry to FFA members. The Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association was there to congratulate Logan and held the following Q & A with her after the big win. Logan Snider, a first …
May 14
The Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC) released its 2023 Annual Report today. ESMC’s Eco-Harvest program compensates farmers and ranchers for reduced greenhouse gases, increased soil carbon, improved water quality, and other ecosystem services benefits. ESMC and its research arm, ESMRC, are a leading nonprofit consortium achieving environmental stewardship via innovative market solutions to scale carbon and …
May 14
In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is back talking with Dakota Moss of Livestock Risk Services about the advantages of utilizing Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), and some options for protecting unborn calves. To listen to Part One of the conversation, CLICK HERE. The utilization of LRP under USDA’s Risk Management …
May 14
New for the 2024 crop season, GRAINCO FS is offering myFS Agronomy as its latest digital agronomic tool for on-farm data-driven decision-making for its farmer customers in Kendall, LaSalle, and Grundy counties in Illinois. The new digital platform and app, developed with Intelinair, provides in-season and postseason actionable insights and analytics for improved operational efficiency …
May 14
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. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson talks about analyzing your cow-calf production system and the upcoming Cattlemen’s Conference. Analyzing your cow-calf production system …
May 14
In his April 16 Drovers opinion, “Speer: Limestone vs Protectionist Brimstone,” Nevil Speer continues to criticize R-CALF USA’s beef trade position and further his own, which is indistinguishable from that of the multinational beef complex. I’m grateful he’s providing this opportunity for producers to take a probing look into cattle and beef trade. In our …
May 14
Texas Tech University‘s Biological Threat Research Laboratory (BTRL) played a critical role in confirming the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza transmission from a mammal (dairy cow) to a human. The case was made public in an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Steve Presley, the director of The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) …
