Regenerative ranching and grazing practices promote the plant diversity wild turkeys need to thrive on your land. As populations decline, they need our help. For the majority of the last 50 years, wild turkeys served as a great North American comeback story. Populations went from nearly non-existent to covering every part of the contiguous United …
Category: Ag News
Apr 10
OSU’s Mark Johnson Discusses Schedule and Speakers for 2024 Cattlemen’s Conference
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is back talking with Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, for part three of a preview for the 2024 Cattlemen’s Conference, which will be held on May 22nd and 23rd at the Totusek Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Johnson said the first panel of speakers on Wednesday will …
Apr 10
Drummond files first lawsuits from soaring natural gas prices in Winter Storm Uri
Alleging artificially inflated natural gas prices that preyed on Oklahomans in the wake of Winter Storm Uri, Attorney General Gentner Drummond today filed litigation against Enable entities (ET Gathering & Processing successor by merger to Enable Midstream Partners, Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission, Enable Gas Transmission and Enable Energy Resources) and Symmetry Energy Solutions LLC. During …
Apr 10
Rancher’s Thursday Webinar: Management of Beef on Dairy Crossbreds in Beef Production
The Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Webinar Series focusing on use of Beef on Dairy crossbreds in beef production started last week with a presentation by Bailey Basiel from Penn State University discussing how sire breeds and selection within a breed affects performance and carcass quality from beef on dairy crosses. The recording of the presentations will …
Apr 10
USDA Designates 21 Oklahoma Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas for Drought
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming …
Apr 10
National Sorghum Producers Seeks New Leaders for Board of Directors
National Sorghum Producers has opened applications for two positions on the 2024 board of directors. NSP is looking for new producer leaders who are passionate about advancing the crop and shaping the future of the sorghum industry. “Today, the sorghum industry stands at a crossroads of tradition and innovation, and as your board chairman and …
Apr 10
Lucas Congratulates Chairman Tom Cole
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after Congressman Tom Cole’s (OK-04) appointment to become chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. The Republican Steering Committee unanimously endorsed Chairman Cole late Tuesday night, with the GOP Conference ratifying it this morning. “I’d like to congratulate my fellow Oklahoman and long-time friend, Tom Cole, for …
Apr 10
Beltway Beef Podcast: Insights from the U.S. – E.U. Collaboration Platform on Agriculture
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this episode, we discuss NCBA’s involvement in the U.S. – E.U. Collaboration Platform on …
Apr 10
Custom Agronomics appoints new CEO
Custom Agronomics, a leading provider of private-label liquid plant nutrition and other specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets, announced today that Tom Snipes has been appointed CEO. “Tom brings a valuable combination of agricultural experience and business expertise to Custom Agronomics. He has a track record of innovation and growth that will …
Apr 10
Introducing Ross Turner of the Oologah FFA Chapter, Your 2024 Northeast Area Star in Agribusiness
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 18 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the five areas in four categories- Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star in …
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