With vacation season in full swing, AAA is reminding motorists that summer travel is where the rubber meets the road when it comes to tire maintenance. “Your safety is riding on your tires. They are the only components of your car that have direct contact with the road surface. Tires play a critical role in …
Category: Ag News
Jun 24
Broadband Office Opens Second Round of High-Speed Internet Grant Competition
The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) is now accepting competitive proposals for a second round of grants to expand high-speed internet access throughout the state, OBO Executive Director Mike Sanders announced today. Eligible internet service providers can now submit proposals through a portal on the OBO’s website for a chance to be awarded part of $159 …
Jun 24
Summer has Arrived with Hot Temps Expected this Week
Well it looks as if the heat dome has settled above Oklahoma over the next week. According to State Climatolgoist Gary McManus we will see high heat index values up into the 110’s off and on over the next five days. McManus says while it is hot this week, there is some hope for change, …
Jun 24
Allendale’s Rich Nelson Sees Higher Placements in June Cattle on Feed
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Allendale’s Rich Nelson about the latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report released June 21, 2024. Nelson said USDA gave a small surprise with May placements, at 4 percent over last year. Nelson added it is important to keep in mind there have been several months …
Jun 24
Registration open for employment law conference in Tulsa, OKC
Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office will offer its annual Employment Law Conference with a July 11 session in Tulsa and a July 18 session in Oklahoma City. Registration for the free event is now open. Hosted by the agency’s Office of Civil Rights Enforcement, the conference will focus on emerging issues in employment law discrimination, …
Jun 24
USDA Announces Enhanced Resources to Support Businesses Interested in Procurement Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced resource enhancements designed to simplify and streamline access to contracting information for businesses interested in selling their products and services to USDA. These substantial updates include the addition of new and targeted contracting information on USDA.gov, along with improved functionality that makes it easier for businesses and …
Jun 24
The Ripple Effect When Farm Incomes Fall
What happens on the farm doesn’t stay on the farm. Ask almost any small-town restaurant, implement dealer, or hardware store in America. Too many Americans pay too little attention to agriculture. Most don’t own a farm, have any relatives who work on one, or prioritize agricultural operations in their investment portfolio. But what is taking …
Jun 24
Current Farm Bill Negotiations for the Marketing Assistance Loan Program
The Nonrecourse Marketing Assistance Loan Program (MAL) is a marketing tool available for select commodities. Authorized through Title I of the farm bill, MALs provide cash to producers at harvest to allow storage and marketing of the crop for a nine-month period following harvest. Producers repay the MAL (with interest) or forfeit the crop that was pledged …
Jun 24
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association concludes 2024 Summer Meeting
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association concluded its 2024 Summer Meeting Saturday, June 22, gathering the association’s board of directors, executive committee, four policy committees and its political action committee who laid the framework for the future of the association and the beef industry. “As we approach the 89th Texas Legislative Session, we must strategically …
Jun 24
Support Corn Tassel Development for Optimal Yields
The emergence of corn tassels is a pivotal moment in the life cycle of the corn plant. AgriGold Agronomist Chris Ouzts says supporting this key growth phase can significantly enhance yield potential and crop success. “The appearance of the tassel signifies a major change as plants switch gears from vegetative to reproductive,” Ouzts says. “It’s …
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