Mar 05
At the 2024 Oklahoma Local Ag Summit, Oklahoma Farm Reporter Maci Carter had the chance to visit with the Director of Market Development at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Meriruth Cohenour. Carter and Cohenour talk about the benefits of farm hubs for producers and consumers. “A farm hub is basically another version …
Mar 05
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 5, 2024) – Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the introduction of the improved Regency Plus bias tire portfolio for Firestone Ag, built tough for today’s modern farmer. With extensive, cost-effective options for a variety of applications – including fronts and implements plus solutions for utility, light construction, and lawn and garden equipment …
Mar 05
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is back talking with Samantha Werth, the Director of Sustainability at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the cattle industry’s role in sustainability and regenerative agriculture. One of the key conversational elements for the cattle industry when it comes to climate change and the carbon footprint is methane. …
Mar 05
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 cow efficiency during calving season. Does our selection and breeding program result in a cowherd that …
Mar 05
Seven Okfuskee County students competed in the Okfuskee County Cattlemen’s Association (OCCA) Carcass Contest and Beef Auction. This contest helped participants gain real-life experience in the cattle business with all county-bred steers shown by 4-H and FFA kids from Okfuskee County. Over $1,000 in prizes, plaques, and buckles were awarded to the top three participants. …
Mar 05
It’s Election Day for voters in all seventy-seven (77) counties. The polls are open today – March 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There are three presidential primaries taking place today – Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian. Voters are reminded that Oklahoma has closed primaries. However, for the 2024-2025 election years, the Democratic Party has …
Mar 05
New final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act promotes inclusive competition and prevents discrimination, retaliation and deception in contract farming. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the finalization of Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The final rule will be effective 60 days following publication in the …
Mar 05
Statewide Discussion: The slow-moving cold front will stall in southeastern Oklahoma holding some rain chances in place in the southeastern and east-central counties. Dry conditions are expected elsewhere across the state. OFS firefighters continue to work alongside fire departments patrolling for hotspots and increasing containment on recent significant fires with moderated fire danger over the …
Mar 05
On February 13th, USDA-NASS released the 2022 Census of Agriculture report. This report provides a comprehensive agricultural overview for each state and county. The report provides information on farm operations, livestock inventory, milk production, commodity production and value of commodity production. Hay (including alfalfa) production ranked in the top three for value of crop commodity production in …
Mar 05
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
