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 …
Tag: agriculture
Mar 13
Farming in Germany and How it differs from Oklahoma Farming with Franz-Josef Berg
Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to talk with a German farmer, Franz-Josef Berg, about the differences between German farming and farming in Oklahoma. Berg is the father-in-law of David Misener, the President of U.S. Custom Harvesters, and has had the opportunity over the years to visit David and his daughter at their own …
Oct 05
Tulsa State Fair Night of Champions Caps Off 2023 Market Animal Show
One Hundred Fifty of the top placing 4-H and FFA members and their animals “Made the Stage” at the 2023 Tulsa State Fair on Wednesday evening. The Tulsa State Fair and the Tulsa State Fair Ringmasters presented over $400,000 in monetary awards to those that were honored at the Ford Truck Arena. The Grand Champion …
Aug 25
State Climatologist Gary McManus says Soil Moisture is Deteriorating Quickly
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, caught up with State Climatologist, Gary McManus, and talked about a lookout on the drought in Oklahoma. Looking at the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report issued on August 24, McManus said the drought saw big changes this week. McManus said lack of rain, plus extreme heat, means flash drought. “We did …
Jun 21
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Women’s Seminar Coming up in September
Join us on September 21, 2023 starting at 9:00 AM at the OSU Alumni Center in Click Hall! OSU Alumni Center Address: 201 W University Ave, Stillwater, OK Cost: $40 to register by September 1st and $50 at the door; $20 for Students with ID …
Mar 27
3 Emerging Risks on the Horizon for the U.S. Farm Supply Sector
The outlook for agricultural retailers is generally favorable for 2023 following a year of record profits in 2022. However, the sector faces an emerging set of risks that could depress profit margins and challenge traditional business models in the years ahead. Lower levels of industry working capital, higher property insurance costs, and changing grower needs …
Mar 16
State Representative Dell Kerbs says OYE Exhibitors are the Leaders of the Future
Each year at the Oklahoma Youth Expo, legislators have the opportunity to be paired with a showman and compete with other legislator/exhibitor pairs for the top showman. This opportunity allows legislators to connect with the future of the agriculture industry and be part of the Oklahoma Youth Expo experience. Following the Legislative Showmanship Competition at …
Mar 07
US House Ways and Means Committee Holds Field Hearing in Yukon on American Economy
House Committee on Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) brought the Committee to Oklahoma and held its second field hearing on the State of the American Economy: The Heartland. The hearing took place on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Yukon, Oklahoma. “During our first official hearing of the 118th Congress, the Ways and Means Committee …
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