Mar 13
Improving production and efficiency of feed utilization are key strategies to improve profitability and sustainability for beef producers. With feed costs continuing to rise and accounting for vast majority of variable costs of cattle during finishing, selection for improved efficiency should be a part of every commercial cattleman’s breeding plan. New tools are available that …
Mar 13
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversaries Controlled Applications Act, which is a bipartisan bill that will prevent our nation’s foreign adversaries from targeting and surveilling Americans through apps, like TikTok. This legislation comes after it has been discovered that the …
Mar 13
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back talking with National Cattlemen’s Association executive director of government affairs, Kent Bacus, about more on the new “Product of USA” labeling rules from USDA. To listen to part 1 of the conversation, CLICK HERE. Because the cattle sector markets cattle in many different ways, Bacus said this …
Mar 13
The Smithsonian will be making it’s way to Bristow, Oklahoma this summer, along with the Bristow Historical Society Art Show! Students will have their artwork displayed for thousands to see. For more information, email contactus@bristowhistory.org!
Mar 13
The OSU Cattlewomen’s Boot Camp is a project that combines elements of two successful programs, Annie’s Project and the Oklahoma Livestock Boot Camps. Using previous agendas from the boot camps and the teaching model of Annie’s Project, the program intends to create an informative and engaging learning experience for female producers covering various methods on …
Mar 13
With tax season in full swing, knowing how to properly report crop insurance premiums and indemnities is important to ensure accurate tax reporting. Many producers have CPAs or accounting firms that manage their finances and taxes. However, understanding how to report crop insurance proceeds is a great on-farm skill when maintaining accurate financial records. The …
Mar 13
Last week, at the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s hearing on Winning in Weather: U.S. Competitiveness in Forecasting and Modeling, Chairman Frank Lucas submitted remarks stressing the importance of having accurate and reliable weather data. Specifically, Chairman Lucas discussed how the recent wildfire shed light on the importance of weather forecasting: “This hearing couldn’t …
Mar 13
Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). Eleven scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded, in addition to a $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship to one outstanding recipient. NDB funds, in part, Dairy Management Inc. …
Mar 13
Applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB). Eleven scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded, in addition to a $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship to one outstanding recipient. NDB funds, in part, Dairy Management Inc. …
Mar 13
On today’s Cow-Calf Corner, Kellie Curry Raper, Oklahoma State University Livestock Marketing Specialist and Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Livestock Marketing Specialist talk about the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network. Calf enrollment numbers may have been down, but premiums for Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) Vac-45 calves were not. The combination of drought and higher …
