Apr 11
As part of the U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) strategy to support the initiation of the ethanol-gasoline blending program in Costa Rica, USGC Regional Ethanol Consultant Federico Salcedo participated in a technical workshop in San Jose, Costa Rica, that focused on ethanol and vehicle compatibility. “The significance of this workshop, held at the behest of …
Apr 11
Strong labor and consumer spending metrics have led most market participants to dismiss earlier recession concerns, but there are still some worrying signs for the U.S. economy. While inflation rates are trending in the right direction, they remain higher than ideal. The Federal Reserve has assured interest rate cuts are coming this year. However, it …
Apr 11
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the finalized updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to better reflect dietary and cultural preferences of its participants. Additions include sorghum, marking a significant milestone in the nutritional landscape for American children and families. The WIC program plays a …
Apr 11
When Steve DeWitt was experimenting with ingredients to make the perfect pancake mix, he immediately saw differences that brought to life the distinctive baking characteristics of individual wheat varieties. “Butler’s Gold makes amazing flour,” he observed recently. “When I tested it in pancakes, they would get three-quarters-of-an inch tall. It’s such a strong flour, a …
Apr 11
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) participated in a Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled, “Bolstering Chronic Care through Medicare Physician Payment,” where he talked about the importance of encouraging more physician-owned hospitals (POHs) to allow for greater access to healthcare across Oklahoma. CLICK HERE to watch a video of the hearing. Witnesses included: Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Executive …
Apr 11
Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to talk with Allendale’s Rich Nelson about this month’s WASDE Report. Nelson said it is important to note that this month’s report only covers the old crop, as the new crop balance sheets will begin in next month’s report on May 10th. Stocks for old crop corn were …
Apr 11
Farm Director KC Sheperd is talking with Congressman Josh Brecheen about rising costs for agricultural producers, the U.S. Farm Bill, the Federal budget, work requirements, and more. In Brecheen’s travels across the state, he said the most common concern from farmers and ranchers is high input costs and higher cost of living. When comparing the …
Apr 11
Warmer weather means flowers will soon bloom, but it is not only colorful plants and shrubs that will appear in the landscape. Hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Oklahoma at any time. Hummingbirds are not only fun to watch, but they’re also great pollinators, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist. “While there …
Apr 11
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the finalized updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to better reflect dietary and cultural preferences of its participants. Additions include sorghum, marking a significant milestone in the nutritional landscape for American children and families. The WIC program plays a …
