Aug 18
We’re talking farm succession, estate taxes, renewable energy & what’s in the “Big Beautiful Bill,” with Dr. Shannon Ferrell—recorded live in Wichita at High Plains Journal LIVE! The Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast team traveled to Wichita for High Plains Journal Live, where they sat down with Dr. Shannon Ferrell of Oklahoma State University. In this …
Aug 18
Cedar Cover Reduces Forage in Rangeland Pasture For every 10% increase in cedar cover, 400lbs/acre of forage is lost. No Cedar (Productive central Oklahoma site) – Production: 4,730 lbs/acre – Stocking Rate: 10 acres for 1 cow (year-long 1,300lb cow) – Number of Animals: 8 cows on 80 acres 80% Cedar (Encroached central Oklahoma site) …
Aug 18
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur, who emphasized the importance of the USDA’s announcement in Austin regarding plans to build a new sterile fly facility to combat the outbreak of the New World screwworm. USDA invited Secretary Arthur to attend the news …
Aug 18
In a monumental step for veterinary education in Oklahoma, leaders gathered to celebrate the new School of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University (OSU). The celebration commemorates a historic $250 million state funding appropriation for the reconstruction of a new, state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital. Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Steve Thompson, Director of …
Aug 18
USDA’s Farm Service Agency is making it easier for producers to get Emergency Relief Program (ERP) – Crop Assistance Program (ECAP) help on second crops planted on the same 2024 acres. Even if your follow-up crop doesn’t qualify under the “double-cropping” rules, it may still be eligible if: If that’s you, you now have until …
Aug 18
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Dr. Peel discusses the cattle market. Feeder cattle prices continue to push to …
Aug 18
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today launched MAHA in Action—a dynamic new platform showcasing the powerful federal initiatives and state-led reforms advancing President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda. This interactive tool offers a clear, accessible window into the bold actions reshaping America’s food, health, …
Aug 18
The American Soybean Association is pleased to announce that Madelyn Derks has joined the association’s Washington, D.C., office today as Director of Government Affairs. She will oversee ASA’s regulatory portfolio, including crop protection tools, agricultural biotechnology, environmental regulations, and other key issues. Derks most recently served as legislative director for U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), where she …
Aug 18
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted another highly successful Latin American Product Showcase, connecting U.S. red meat exporters with dozens of prospective buyers from Central and South America. Held July 30-31 in Guatemala City, the 13th edition of the showcase featured 67 exhibitors and representatives from more than 80 USMEF member companies. With prospective …
Aug 18
Following two days of intense and skilled competition, Daube Cattle Company and 3C Cattle Company of Ardmore, Okla. earned the champion overall team title for the second consecutive year at the 41st Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Ranch Rodeo, held Aug. 15–16 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. 12 ranch teams from across …
