Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow-Calf Corner.” Today, he talks about supplementation for stocker cattle. Supplementation programs for stocker cattle on pasture to improve animal performance and overall productivity and …
Category: Ag News
Dec 13
Executive Cotton Update For December, 2023
Macroeconomic Overview: The traditional holiday sales season began during the extended weekend that followed Thanksgiving (Nov 23-27, including Cyber Monday). Initial reports suggest spending growth was nearly 8% higher year-over-year that weekend (figure from Adobe Analytics). This was stronger than generally forecasted, with the National Retail Federation predicting 2023 spending for the entire shopping period will …
Dec 13
Hay Sales still Slow and Steady Across the State
Compared to the last report: The hay trade is slow to steady. Oklahoma has seen more movement compared to the past week. With minimal hay trading, we still have a larger hay inventory than usual. Which has caused the hay movement to be slower than in years past. Trends:Alfalfa Large squares $180-$200 a tonAlfalfa Rounds …
Dec 13
Mullin Secures Major Legislative Wins in Committee Markup of Health and Education Reauthorizations
Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) delivered remarks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup to consider the reauthorization of legislation to address the nation’s opioid epidemic, fund cancer screening, and improve education research. One of the bills up for consideration, the SUPPORT Act, included Senator Mullin’s legislation, the 988 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act and …
Dec 13
October 2023 Investment Report
The Office of the State Treasurer is pleased to issue the monthly investment performance report. This report is an important part of my office and commitment to disclose our economic environment and portfolio results. Portfolio Performance, Diversification, and Strategy September portfolio yielded 2.88% with a weighted average maturity of 1,000 days. Total portfolio market value …
Dec 13
Wednesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Dec 12
Jack Uldrich Keynote Slated for 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention
Global futurist and best-selling author Jack Uldrich will address attendees as mid general session keynote speaker during the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention on Sunday, Jan. 21. Uldrich is known for looking ahead in agriculture to see what trends and technologies are likely to shape the future. He weaves into his presentations insights about providing …
Dec 12
Western States National Hereford Show Champions Selected
Herefords raised the stakes in Reno, Nev., Dec. 1-2, 2023, for the Western States National Hereford Show. Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho, and Paige Lemenager, Hudson, Ill., played their cards right and topped the horned show, while Brumley Farms, Orovada, Nev., and Cruz Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, had winning hands and claimed top honors inthe polled show. …
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