Category: Ag News

OSU Extension Role Promotes Sustainable Waste Practices

Keima Borsuah, Oklahoma State University Extension assistant specialist for solid waste, brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to fostering environmentally sustainable practices in managing Oklahoma’s solid waste. Borsuah, who grew up in the Republic of Sierra Leone in West Africa, said she has always had a personal connection to the environment. As …

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Leader Munson Makes The Journal Record 21st Class of Oklahoma Achievers Under 40

House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, was awarded as one of The Journal Record’s Oklahoma Achievers Under 40 for 2024. The accolade is presented to 40 Oklahomans under the age of 40 who have made an impact on Oklahoma. “I am honored and humbled to be recognized in this year’s Achievers under 40 list …

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Archbold-Alltech research alliance results confirm environmental benefits of grazing ruminants

Alltech and Archbold formed a strategic research alliance in 2019 to jointly develop beef management approaches, specifically to increase the quality and quantity of beef produced in subtropical regions while maintaining and enhancing the environment. The Archbold–Alltech Alliance brought together scientists from two different disciplines — ecologists from Archbold and ruminant nutritionists from Alltech — …

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Oklahoma Ag In The Classroom Hands Out Awards and Promotes Ag Education at the Capitol

Oklahoma Farm Reporter Maci Carter is talking with the State Ag In the Classroom Coordinator, Melody Blosser, about Ag In The Classroom’s part in Ag Day at the Capitol, “The Ag In the Classroom portion of Ag Day is where we take the opportunity to recognize our overall contest winners,” Blosser said. “We have an …

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Blueprint for the Future Cattlemen’s Conference set for May 22

Oklahoma State University Agriculture will partner with Cattlemen’s Congress and the Noble Research Institute to host a summit for cattle industry leaders on the OSU campus in Stillwater on May 22 and 23. The 2024 Blueprint for the Future Cattleman’s Conference will offer panel discussions and presentations on gene editing, breeding systems, regenerative ranching and sustainability. Presenters will include cattle …

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Derrell Peel Says Fewer Cattle but More in Feedlots

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 and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about feedlot numbers and more. The April cattle on feed report pegs …

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Angus Foundation to host 23rd annual golf tournament

Sponsorship opportunities and registration now available for the July 2 event. The Angus Foundation invites all golf and Angus enthusiasts to enjoy a day on the green at its annual golf tournament, held in conjunction with the 2024 National Junior Angus Show in Madison, Wisconsin. The event, which benefits the Foundation’s mission of supporting Angus …

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ZimmComm Celebrates 20th Anniversary

ZimmComm is celebrating 20 years of serving the agricultural business, marketing, and media industries in 2024. The company was founded in 2004 by former farm broadcasters Chuck and Cindy Zimmerman with the idea of helping agribusinesses and organizations reach media outlets with their message in a new way. “What is now social media was called …

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Attorney General Drummond: No more immunity for Big Tech

Attorney General Drummond is urging the United States Supreme Court to consider a case that could dramatically limit the immunity that shields Big Tech companies from civil lawsuits.  The case, styled as Doe v Snap, involves a young man seeking to hold Snapchat accountable for its role in his being a victim of sexual abuse. …

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OSU Animal and Food Sciences hands out Graduate of Distinction Awards

Michael Kelsey was recognized as a Graduate of Distinction at the 2024 Animal and Food Sciences Banquet. Michael grew up in Rush Springs, OK and graduated from Oklahoma State with a degree in Animal Science in 1992. Since he graduated Michael has worked several different industries in Animal Science across the United States. From his …

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