Jul 29
Agricultural producers struggling to find dependable seasonal labor may have another option through the federal H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson recently spoke with Todd Miller, founder and president of Head Honchos LLC, about how the program works and what farmers and ranchers must do to participate. “It’s a guest …
Jul 27
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson visited with Oklahoma 4-H State Program Leader Steve Beck and state 4-H president Kate Sherrill during the 105th State 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Beck described State 4-H Roundup as Oklahoma 4-H’s premier leadership event, bringing young people from across the state together for competitions, educational …
Jul 22
Salt Fork Arena and Event Center is set to become a major destination for agriculture, livestock events, and economic development in Alva, Oklahoma. In a conversation with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Executive Director Larry Milbourn said the new facility was designed to serve the region’s agricultural community while creating new opportunities for rodeos, livestock …
Jul 21
Breaking News– since the interview with Kelsey- The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) announced on Tuesday that Gentner Drummond will join Mike Mazzei and Cyndi Munson for the Gubernatorial Agriculture Forum on Saturday, July 25, during the 74th Annual OCA Convention and Trade Show in Tulsa. Drummond’s campaign confirmed Monday evening that he will participate in …
Jul 16
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Despite some welcome improvement this week, drought continues to be a concern across western Oklahoma as dry conditions persist in several counties. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought retreating slightly, while nearly half of the state remains affected by moderate to extreme drought. Although recent …
Jul 15
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson sat down with American Farmers and Ranchers Youth Coordinator Cara Comstock to discuss the upcoming Youth Leadership Summit. Comstock says upcoming AFR youth and education programs are designed to connect Oklahoma students with leadership development, agricultural education and hands-on opportunities across the industry. Comstock said AFR’s youth program is …
Jul 15
Agricultural research facilities at land-grant universities have an upcoming July 17 deadline to apply for matching grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These funds are intended to address critical maintenance, modernization, and construction needs for agricultural research infrastructure. Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins stated that the funding opportunities within …
Jul 13
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Cheryl DeVuyst, chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board (CBB), about how cattle producers are overseeing investments of Beef Checkoff dollars during the Summer Cattle Industry Business Meeting in Denver. DeVuyst said the week began with training for the newest members …
Jul 09
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Richard Watson, Senior Soil Health and Grazing Specialist with American Farmland Trust, about a new $42 million initiative designed to help beef producers improve profitability through sustainable grazing management. The bulk of the program is being funded by a $30 million …
Jul 08
Although May exports of U.S. pork were higher year-over-year, volumes were significantly diminished by Mexico’s restrictions on pork offal items, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). May beef exports were below last year’s volume but edged higher in value. Pork exports totaled 245,874 metric tons …
