Dec 12
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. …
Dec 12
National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 National Sorghum Yield Contest, including Bin Buster awardee Chris Santini from Stewartsville, New Jersey, securing the contest’s highest yield at 221.75 bushels per acre. “The winners of the 2023 sorghum yield contest are extended warm congratulations by National Sorghum Producers,” NSP Board of …
Dec 12
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with the Chairman of the All American Beef Battalion, Jon Fort, about upcoming fundraisers and events of the AABB. One of those fundraisers will be taking place on December 18th at the Oklahoma National Stockyards. The AABB is comprised of a group of individuals involved in the United States …
Dec 12
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Agriculture Future of America (AFA), formalizing a partnership to promote the common goals of strengthening the future competitiveness and sustainability of the U.S. agriculture industry by preparing more young people for careers in agriculture. “This partnership will enhance USDA’s …
Dec 12
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board, Greg Hanes, about work the Beef Promotion Board is doing with education and more. “As we see in school systems around the country, especially big school districts that are in the big cities- they don’t have any …
Dec 12
This Week After a one-day dalliance with a rising price, the national average for a gallon of gas resumed its steady retreat, shedding six cents since last week to $3.18. The main reason is a weaker cost for oil, which is struggling to stay above $70 per barrel. The falling price comes just a week …
Dec 12
Cattle producers and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®) are not the only ones thinking about advancements in genetic selection. Genetic tools and research in fields such as aquaculture and human health are also exploring ways to improve tools and industry methods. On November 4 at Angus Convention in Orlando, FL, a panel presentation featured Kristin Brogaard, …
Dec 12
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today announced the names of 15 high school students from the Fourth District of Oklahoma that he has nominated for entry into one of America’s prestigious military academies. The academies that receive congressionally nominated students include the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at …
Dec 12
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 improving calf-crop weaning numbers. The percent calf-crop weaned is of paramount economic importance in a …
Dec 12
Throughout the last several weeks, both chambers of Congress have continued to work toward an agreement to assist Israel, Ukraine and American forces and installations in the Western Pacific, as well as provide more security for our Southern border. While supporting our allies and partners in thwarting aggression is very important to the United States’ …
