May 20
Farm Reporter Maci Carter recently spoke with Duane Stateler, President of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), at Washington Watch in Washington, D.C. The conversation centered on the pork industry’s priorities as Congress works towards finalizing the farm bill, as well as ongoing concerns regarding Prop 12, international trade, EPA regulations, and labor. Stateler emphasized …
Sep 28
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with associate professor of agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Amy Hagerman, about the possible government shutdown this weekend, program deadlines, Farm Bill, and more. “When we reach the end of the fiscal year for the federal government, and that is September 30th, that Saturday, we need to …
Apr 10
Don’t Miss Ag Day at the capital on Tuesday, April 11. This is always an excellent opportunity to get a great look at the many aspects of agriculture in our state. Several vendors will be on hand at the event on the Second Floor Rotunda. There will be some tasty samples of Oklahoma products as …
Mar 27
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 …
