Jan 12
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the statement below following passage of H.J. Res. 98 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution would address the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) effort to redefine the joint employer rule. If allowed to take effect, the rule will upend the franchise business model that has empowered entrepreneurship and …
Jan 12
Today, the GROWMARK and CHSBoards of Directors are pleased to announce that they have jointly agreed to conduct an exploratory process over the coming months to identify opportunities for the two cooperatives to further collaborate to better serve owners, customers and the cooperative system into the future. The two farmer-owned cooperatives have had a long-standing …
Jan 12
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is back talking with Brangus breeder and former president of the International Brangus Breed Association, Allen Goode. Today’s Brangus, Goode said, is all about maximizing genetic potential. “The industry today is really about what is under the hide, and being able to measure that, tell the story about …
Jan 12
Farm Director KC Sheperd is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. “Monday, we had a little over 14,000,” Rodenberger said. “The market was good; a little sluggish. A lot of it was due to the weather up north of us. People were …
Jan 12
Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that his office will be monitoring natural gas supply and marketing activity during the frigid weather expected over the next few days. With bone-chilling temperatures in the forecast, Drummond said he wants to ensure Oklahomans are not exploited as they were during Winter Storm Uri. “I am committed to protecting ratepayers …
Jan 12
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (Continuous CRP) signup on Jan. 12, 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers and landowners interested in conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments to consider the enrollment options available through Continuous CRP, …
Jan 12
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service this week announced it will award more than $203 million to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural products through the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development program. Through MAP, FAS will provide $174.3 million for fiscal year 2024 to 68 nonprofit organizations …
Jan 12
Today, a group of veterinarians announced the formation of a new nonprofit organization called, The Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare (VAFAW). VAFAW is the only veterinary association in the United States devoted solely to improving the welfare of farm animals. The association was formed out of a need for increased veterinary leadership, education, and …
Jan 12
New Oklahoma State University Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Vice President and Dean Dr. Jayson Lusk will lead off the Friday afternoon seminars at 1 p.m. at AgriFest at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center. The new National Sorghum Producers Executive Director Greg Ruehle will also speak to area farmers at the meeting and answer questions. …
Jan 12
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
