Mar 29
Retail Partnerships Drive Pork Demand Hy-Vee grew pork sales by more than 20% from Feb. 5 to March 3 during their All Pork Mega Meat Sale. A variety of pork cuts were featured, including: Six state pork associations (IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, WI) and NPB have been working with Hy-Vee to bring pork …
Mar 29
Terry Stuart Forst, a fifth generation Oklahoman who owns and manages the state’s oldest and most continuous family-operated ranch, has been named the 2024 recipient of Governor Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award. Forst is the 27th inductee into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame and becomes the first woman to earn the state’s most …
Mar 29
After the Farm Bureau Target training in Columbus, Ohio, Oklahoma Farm Reporter Maci Carter recently had the chance to talk with Dr. Rodney Holcomb, an Oklahoma State University professor of Agricultural Economics. Holcomb discussed the research he has conducted using 3D eye-tracking technology with his graduate student, Nicholas Scribner. “When it comes to any kind …
Mar 29
With Temperatures warming up across the state and spring-like conditions, that always means a possibility of severe weather in Oklahoma. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, storms could be a possibility: “Looks like we’ll see a classic springtime setup for Oklahoma, with a front and dryline, moisture return from the Gulf, and then it’s shake, …
Mar 29
Statewide Discussion: Southwest winds will increase today following a drying day yesterday. Several controlled burns/prescribed fires occurred yesterday that will merit thorough mop-up and patrol limiting escape potential as winds increase through the day. A Red Flag warning is in effect today in Cimarron County as dry air flexes into the Panhandle. Today will have …
Mar 29
As many people are aware, the State Treasurer was tasked with returning unclaimed property to the people of Oklahoma in 2000. More than half of my office is specifically tasked with this job. As rewarding of a job as this is for my office and staff, there are always bad actors to beware of, a …
Mar 29
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back talking with the Senior Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Tanner Beymer about the OFF Act, Farm Bill, changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act, and more. “That OFF Act is something that just keeps getting introduced like a bad penny,” Beymer …
Mar 29
Farm Director KC Sheperd is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Markets started out sluggish this week, but Rodenberger said they are getting back to a steady pace. Whatever the reason may be for the break in the market, Rodenberger said sometimes …
Mar 29
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore dramatically tumbled into the water in a matter of seconds early Tuesday morning when a massive cargo ship piled with containers lost power leaving the port; the vessel had few minutes to issue a mayday to halt vehicle traffic over the bridge and attempt to warn a road …
Mar 29
The global agriculture sector faces various challenges, including the impacts of climate change and labor shortages. Robotics can help agriculture companies tackle these challenges by automating machines and supporting vertical farming. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17% from $63 billion in 2022 …
