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 nutrition for the cowherd. As we near the winter months and the time of year when …
Category: Ag News
Nov 21
NCGA Partners with BASF to Offer Scholarships to Undergraduates Passionate About Agriculture
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and BASF have partnered for another year to provide scholarships to undergraduate students passionate about agriculture. Over the past sixteen years, more than 80 undergraduate students have received scholarship funds to aid them in their pursuit of higher education. “BASF has been a long-standing partner in support of this program, and we …
Nov 21
Ray and Susan Flickner Receive Kansas Leopold Conservation Award
Ray and Susan Flickner of Wichita have been selected as the recipients of the 2023 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife resources in their care. In Kansas the award is …
Nov 21
Panelists talk capturing value during Angus Convention
The online news outlet, Oklahoma Voice, reports the state will pay at least 3.3 million dollars in legal fees related to ongoing tribal disputes between the Governor and tribes in the courtroom. The fees will be paid from using gaming compliance fees paid by the tribes. Theor, Fallin, paid for her legal representation when it …
Nov 21
Trailblazer Applications Open until 12/8!
Apply Today to Blaze a Trail for Beef! Are you looking to up your advocacy game? We are seeking our third class of advocates to join the advanced advocacy and spokesperson development program, Trailblazers, and participate in a year-long hands-on program designed to train, equip and empower you as a beef advocate! Selected candidates will receive training …
Nov 20
Lance Zimmerman says Increases in Beef Cow Numbers May Not Occur Until 2026 or 2027
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is visiting with senior beef and cattle market research analyst at Rabo AgriFinance, Lance Zimmerman, about movement in the cattle markets. Zimmerman said the market has been in a downtrend since the early September highs. “Obviously, the one that we were all talking about the most is the …
Nov 20
Rep. Cole’s Column: Thankful for Freedom
Over the past two years, the world has certainly grown increasingly unstable and dangerous, first with Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and unjust invasion of Ukraine, and now with war in Israel and Iran-backed terrorist group attacks spurring up across the Middle East. As war and terror land on the doorsteps of others around the world, this …
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