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Category: Ag News
Jan 01
Look out Overhead, Opportunities to Cut Costs
An important financial consideration for any business is the costs they incur during the year. Ultimately, it affects the amount of profit or loss that will be realized by the business. There are certain “costs of doing business” known as overhead. These are things that an organization will have to pay for but are not …
Jan 01
More Cattle Grazing Winter Wheat in Oklahoma
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 cattle grazing in Oklahoma. In the final crop progress report of 2023 at the end …
Jan 01
State receives first made-in-Oklahoma electric vehicles from Canoo
The state of Oklahoma received its first three made-in-Oklahoma electric vehicles from Canoo as an innovative part of the state’s ongoing fleet modernization initiative. At a combined cost of $119,850, these three Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles (LDVs) are the first of their kind in the state fleet, with one each assigned to the Office of Management …
Jan 01
Rural Development Now Accepting Rural Energy for America Program Grant Applications
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director, Kenneth Corn today announced that the Oklahoma State Office is now accepting Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant Applications. A REAP grant is designed to aid small businesses or farms in rural Oklahoma with energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects. Millions of dollars …
Dec 31
Cattlemen’s Congress is Up and Running as 2024 Arrives
Cattlemen’s Congress is back for the fourth time at the OKC Fairgrounds- and is poised to once again be easily the largest beef cattle show in North America as it gets underway for its fourth show. The numbers are impressive- over 8,000 entries spread out over 25 beef breeds with shows happening daily December 30 …
Dec 30
Kansas State Researchers Lower Gluten Content, Maintain Dough Quality in Bread Wheat
Breakthrough may eventually make wheat-based foods safer to those with gluten sensitivity Kansas State University researchers have reported a breakthrough in developing wheat-based foods that contain lower amounts of gluten, a discovery that may lessen the adverse effects for those with celiac or other autoimmune diseases. Scientists from K-State’s Wheat Genetics Resource Center and the …
Dec 30
New Year’s Day Ranks Among Deadliest Days on U.S. Roadways
As many prepare for New Year’s celebrations, AAA is reminding drivers and passengers alike of the dangers on the roads this New Year’s holiday, which consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for alcohol-related traffic fatalities. “According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 13,384 people died in drunk driving crashes in 2021,” said …
Dec 30
Rep. Cole’s Column: A Year of Accomplishments
Ahead of regaining the majority of the U.S. House of Representatives, House Republicans made several commitments to the American people. While we certainly faced a challenging year, we also delivered on these commitments and have numerous accomplishments to bring back to our constituencies. For two years, the Biden Administration has undermined our national security by draining …
Dec 30
Mike Schulte Talks 2024 “To Do List” at the Oklahoma Wheat Commission
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Mike Schulte, about 2024 priorities for the Commission- the body that is charged with promoting and improving demand for Oklahoma wheat. Schulte says the Commission will continue to work to up the interest level for the most recently …
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