Mar 19
These tips for a successful planting season can help swing the odds in your favor. “We don’t know what weather is coming our way this growing season,” says Greg Peters, an Iowa-based agronomist with LG Seeds. Technically, that’s true for any growing season. But given mild winter weather conditions and lingering drought in his area, …
Mar 19
Today on National Ag Day, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture celebrates agriculture’s significant role in driving local, state and national economies across the U.S. NASDA is a proud partner of the eighth annual “Feeding the Economy” report, a nationwide study commissioned by 30 food and agriculture groups to provide insight into the …
Mar 19
John Deere (NYSE: DE), Kinze Manufacturing, and Ag Leader Technology today announced a collaboration agreement that will make it easier for farmers to integrate each company’s equipment and technology solutions into their farming operation. The collaboration enables farmers to combine the quality equipment and digital solutions offered by John Deere, Kinze and Ag Leader. As …
Mar 19
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson talks about reducing mature weight and increasing cow productivity. The increasing mature weight of United States beef …
Mar 19
PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE, DIVERSIFICATION, AND STRATEGY February portfolio yielded 3.13%, up from 2.11% last year, with a weighted average maturity of 989 days. Total assets under management of $15.9 billion, up $1.6 billion in comparison to February 2023. Total portfolio contained 68% in U.S. Treasurys, 7% in U.S. government agencies, 16% in mortgage-backed securities, 8% money …
Mar 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 18
At the Oklahoma Youth Expo on March 18th, over 130 lawmakers made their way to the OKC fairgrounds to be part of the 2024 Legislative and Celebrity Showmanship Contest. Lawmakers were paired with a 4-H or FFA member and had the chance to learn how to show a goat, lamb, steer, or barrow. The showmanship …
