Jan 10
The following column by Congressman Josh Brecheen first appeared in The McCarville Report. Since coming to Congress just over a year ago, I’ve had the honor of serving on the House Committee on Homeland Security. Our committee has been granted broad legislative authority to keep America’s homeland safe. We’re responsible for overseeing the Department of …
Jan 10
BASF is proud to sponsor the prestigious Cotton Marketer of the Year award, given annually at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in Fort Worth, Texas. The Joseph J. O’Neill Cotton Marketer of the Year award presented by ICE Futures (formerly the New York Cotton Exchange) and BASF dates back to 1991. This year’s recipient is Jason …
Jan 10
Time is running out to secure your spot at 2024’s Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas! Early bird pricing ends on January 12, so make sure to register now to take advantage of the discounted rates for National Corn Growers Association members. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with exciting activities planned from …
Jan 10
The demand remains low and most of our hay producers are still not trading much hay and only deliveringto long-time customers. Many producers report they are interested in seeing if this winter storm will help move the hay market.Trends:Alfalfa Large squares $180-$200 a tonAlfalfa Rounds – No TrendGrinding hay – No TrendBermuda 5×6 rounds – …
Jan 10
Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, recently filed legislation that would extend tax-free vehicle title transfers from grandparents to their grandchildren. Currently an excise tax is levied upon the transfer of legal ownership of any vehicle registered in Oklahoma. Exceptions include people who possess an agricultural exemption, and for title transfers between husband and wife and parent …
Jan 10
Despite increasing pressure from declining commodity markets, rising interest rates and inflation, the land market seems to be moving into 2024 maintaining the value increases it has built during the past three years. The sharp increase in land values from a year ago that was primarily driven by strong commodity markets has slowed, but those …
Jan 10
At the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern Maci Carter had the chance to talk with one of the show’s vendors from Rock Creek Distillery, Tiffany Shultz. Since 2021, Rock Creek Distillery has operated out of Shattuck, Oklahoma. “We have got vodka and rum, we grow the wheat that our vodka is made …
Jan 10
44 States, U.S. Territories, Tribes Intend to Launch Permanent Summer EBT Program in 2024; Even More Expected in 2025. The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and four Tribes plan to be the first to launch the new, permanent summer grocery benefits program for children – known as …
Jan 10
DPH Biologicals, a leading biological company formed in 2018 focused on bringing best in class biologicals to broad acre farms, today announced a management-led buyout with a private investment group. The company will continue to market under the DPH Biologicals brand and provide customers with the same high-quality products and service they have come to …
Jan 10
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with CEO of the American Angus Association, Mark McCully. On the sidelines of the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress, Hays and McCully talk about a vision for the Angus breed for 2024 that the Angus industry Executive has. As about 80 percent of the market share of the …
