Apr 10
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
We hope you will join us for a ONE day Specialty Crop Educational bus tour. We will be visiting a farm that grows strawberries, a vineyard, and end the day at a winery to learn about how grapes are processed and turned into wines! The tour will begin at 8:00 am and conclude by 4:00 …
Apr 10
Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after being selected by the House Republican Steering Committee to be the next Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Tomorrow morning, the House Republican Conference will vote to ratify him as the new Chairman. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to talk …
Apr 10
In this week’s Cow Calf Corner, , Kellie Curry Raper, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, talks about data collection on OQBN and non-OQBN cattle as it relates to the market. An important aspect of the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network is detailed data collection on OQBN sale dates for both OQBN and non-OQBN cattle. …
Apr 10
Cold storage, particularly for red meat and poultry, is an important part of the protein supply chain, with meat in cold storage coming from a variety of sources and used in both domestic and global markets. This Market Intel evaluates USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Survey’s March Cold Storage report, released on March 25, and analyzes overall supply …
Apr 09
Macroeconomic Overview: The U.S. labor market continues to add jobs at a solid pace, with the latest addition coming in above projections. Recent inflation readings have also been coming in above expectations. The Federal Reserve’s mandate requires the pursuit of both low unemployment and the maintenance of inflation near two percent. Since the labor market has …
Apr 09
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 09
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that due to budget constraints- they have made the decision to cancel the July Cattle Report and discontinue the County Estimates for Crops and Livestock, among other changes. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ethan Lane quickly denounced the move saying “It is disingenuous for the same agency …
