Mar 12
Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk recently talked about how producers can be proactive with the Partnership and External Affairs Manager at the Nature Conservancy, Clay Pope. Pope also authors the Southern Plains Perspective, which covers a variety of information for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities interested in agriculture, climate change, and natural resource challenges. As …
Mar 12
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in February to 89.4, marking the 26th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important business problem in operating their business, up three points from last month and replacing labor quality as the top …
Mar 12
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Mar 12
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 12
Agri Gold® Agronomist Sam McCord’s multiyear kernel count study started as an attempt to get a better handle on how many kernels it takes to make a bushel and whether that varies by hybrid (spoiler: It absolutely does). His efforts and the kernels per bushel report it generated take things a step further, providing a …
Mar 12
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with National Cattlemen’s Association executive director of government affairs, Kent Bacus, about the USDA finalizing the rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. “Initially, we are glad to see USDA take some action,” Bacus said. …
Mar 12
AgriGold® Agronomist Sam McCord’s multiyear kernel count study started as an attempt to get a better handle on how many kernels it takes to make a bushel and whether that varies by hybrid (spoiler: It absolutely does). His efforts and the kernels per bushel report it generated take things a step further, providing a better …
Mar 12
Statewide Discussion: High to very-high fire danger indices will develop this afternoon over much of the state holding continued concern in the northwestern/western counties while also expanding into the north-central counties across the southern Flint Hills. Accelerated drying yesterday and today will set the stage for another round of Red Flag Warnings and significant fire …
Mar 12
Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: It is almost time for many kids’ favorite week—spring break. Our kids are getting ready for a break from school, and I hope families are able to take a moment to pause and spend some time together. Go have fun with the kids, reconnect, and remember to be grateful for …
Mar 12
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 purchasing bulls for your herd. The bulls are all spring yearlings and will be approximately …
