Mar 19
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster recently had the chance to visit with the President of Oklahoma State University, Dr. Kayse Shrum, at the 2024 Oklahoma Youth Expo. Shrum was a participant in Monday’s OYE Legislative and Celebrity Showmanship and also attended the 2024 Pork Partners Derby. The Oklahoma Pork Partners Derby is designed to offer …
Mar 19
On National Agriculture Day, we celebrate generations of American farmers, farmworkers, fishers, ranchers, foresters, and all those who work around the clock to put food on our tables and steward our Nation’s lands. They represent the best of America — pride in community, love of family, and work ethic and strength that power our economy …
Mar 19
Noble Research Institute, the nation’s largest nonprofit agricultural research organization, and Ranch Management Consultants (RMC) announce a collaboration with an exclusive licensing agreement granting Noble use of RMC’s Ranching for Profit program content. Noble will design and develop a suite of educational, skill-building products incorporating both Noble-developed and Ranching for Profit content. The first Noble …
Mar 19
Many FFA members can still remember what it was like wearing a green 4-H jacket instead of the blue corduroy one of the FFA. Others can remember a time when they had nothing to do with agriculture. Unfortunately, the number of kids who don’t know where their food comes from is growing. The Alva FFA …
Mar 19
Statewide Discussion: Areas of elevated fire weather and high to very-high fire danger indices in the northwestern counties will develop today while moderate to high fire danger is expected across the west and in the southern Flint Hills. Rain chances begin tomorrow afternoon and will build from west to east through the evening and into …
Mar 19
Cargill awarded a three-year grant of $3.15 million to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders. The grant supports a variety of National FFA Organization programs and events during the three-year period (from 2023 to 2025), including the organization’s sustainability platform; the equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) pathway; …
Mar 19
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the cattle industry. …
Mar 19
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back visiting with the Executive Director of Nutrition Research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Dr. Shalene McNeill, about the latest beef nutrition research. “Research takes forever to get those results, so it is a patient process,” McNeill said. “At any given time, the checkoff has about 20 …
Mar 19
PhotoSeed Breakthrough Delivers Higher Energy Corn. ZeaKal today announced the successful development of its groundbreaking PhotoSeed™ technology in corn, improving the crop’s oil and sustainability profile without compromising yield or protein. With the immediate implementation of PhotoSeed corn’s route to market, ZeaKal aims to redefine the value proposition of this vital crop for growers, industry, …
Mar 19
The Bristow Historical Society, in conjunction with the Bristow Public Library, will be hosting a student Bristow Historical Society Art Show that follows the Smithsonian’s Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibition theme of freedom and voting. Students ages 10-18 are invited to participate. Artwork will be displayed at the Bristow Public Library and the …
