Category: Ag News
Apr 04
Midwest Shows Looks Back on 20 Years of Producing the Oklahoma City Farm Show
At the Oklahoma City Farm Show, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the chance to talk with one of the founders of Midwest Shows, John Riles, about his experience producing the OKC Farm Show for the past 20 years. In addition to the OKC Farm Show and the Tulsa Farm Show, Midwest Shows …
Apr 04
New USDA Report Estimates Less Wheat Planting, More Ending Stocks
On March 28, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its yearly Prospective Plantings and quarterly Grains Stocks reports. The reports provide crucial insights to U.S. wheat importers as we enter the concluding months of the 2023/24 marketing year and look ahead to the 2024 harvest. This article will analyze USDA’s recent reports on wheat planting and stocks …
Apr 04
NCGA Leader Warns International Trade Commission Against Placing Duties on Imports of Key Herbicide
Saying growers need reliable access to essential farming tools, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Harold Wolle warned the U.S. International Trade Commission today of the consequences for America’s farmers if the agency grants a petition to levy tariffs on imported 2,4-D, an often-used herbicide that has been on the market for decades. “The scenario under consideration has …
Apr 04
AEM Invites Submissions for 2024 Hall of Fame
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Hall of Fame, which honors the trailblazers, inventors, and leaders whose work has left a legacy on the off-road equipment industry. Nominations are open until June 14, 2024, and can be submitted here. “Let’s face it, the world we know today would …
Apr 04
Staying Ahead of Cotton Disease with BASF’s Kenny Melton
Farm Director KC Sheperd is talking with BASF’s Western Region Agronomic Manager, Kenny Melton, about planting disease-resistant cotton varieties and products that can boost cotton production and mitigate disease. Melton first discussed the main diseases cotton producers need to be aware of during the growing season, emphasizing the importance of planning and being aware of …
Apr 04
Oklahoma’s Digital Promise Plan Approved
The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) is moving quickly on several fronts to ensure successful integration of high-speed internet service throughout the state. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently approved the state’s DE Plan to fulfill Oklahoma’s Digital Promise. While other programs administered by the OBO expand broadband infrastructure, this plan focuses on ensuring …
Apr 04
Parts of State See Relief in This Week’s Drought Monitor, While Dry Conditions Linger in Others
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Severe drought or worse is now at zero percent, improved from last week’s .19 …
Apr 04
Beef Checkoff Strategy to Boost Domestic Beef Demand Proves Effective
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board, Greg Hanes, about the domestic strategy for building demand for U.S beef. To listen to Part 1 of Ron’s conversation with Greg Hanes talking about the use of Beef Checkoff dollars, CLICK HERE. Herd liquidation over the …
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