Category: Ag News
Mar 07
Kim Anderson says Higher Wheat Production May Support Slightly Lower Prices
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson discusses prices in the grain markets, as wheat harvest is about 90 days away. Between 2009 and current prices, Anderson said wheat prices have averaged about $5.84. The lowest price was in July of 2016 at …
Mar 07
6 indicted by Multi-County Grand Jury in connection to illegal marijuana operations
The Multi-County Grand Jury indicted six individuals today in connection with two separate large-scale seizures of illegal marijuana by the Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and its partner law enforcement agencies. Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised the work of the OCTF and the federal, tribal, state and local agencies it …
Mar 07
USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Catastrophic Texas, Oklahoma Wildfires
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by recent wildfires in the Texas panhandle and western Oklahoma. To date, around 1.3 million acres have burned across both states. USDA staff are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities …
Mar 07
Enhanced swine traceability resolution adopted at National Pork Industry Forum
Today, U.S. pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the country’s live swine traceability system during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). “Traceability is a priority for the industry and has been for decades,”said Lori Stevermer, incoming NPPC president and Minnesota pork producer. “These standards will improve …
Mar 07
Mid America Technology Center Works to Provide Resources to Accelerate Ag Careers
At the 2024 Oklahoma Local Ag Summit, Oklahoma Farm Reporter Maci Carter visited with Jona Kay Squires, the Ag Business Manager at the Mid America Technology Center. “It is really a unique job in that we get to provide training to agricultural entrepreneurs in the counties that we serve,” Squires said. “There are 29 technology …
Mar 07
2024 “Courage to Lead” Women’s Seminar coming up May 16-17th
The 2024 Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Women’s Seminar is a can’t-miss event! Our two day event kicks off with an exclusive dinner featuring the Dirt Road Dietitian! Friday will be an action packed day featuring a flower bar from Stilly Floral, speakers such as Andrea Fleming (@thatfitagvocate) and Gretchen Mafi, a luncheon, and more! The luncheon …
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