Nov 19
AARP represents 150,000 members in rural Oklahoma- making them one of the leading groups that represent the non metro areas of the state- so says State Director Sean Voskuhl. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays and Voskuhl talked at the 2023 National Association of Farm Broadcasting about the various areas that AARP advocates for older Oklahomans- …
Nov 18
Only a week after seizing more than 36 tons of black-market marijuana in a single day, the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) and Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) have made another major seizure, this time in Pottawatomie County. OCTF agents and OMMA compliance inspectors and agents served search warrants Nov. 16 at …
Nov 18
Entries are now open for the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress, renowned as ‘The World’s Largest and Most Elite Cattle Show.’ This premier event is a celebration of excellence in the cattle industry, and cattle producers across the country are planning to be part of it. The stage is set for an extraordinary showcase of the finest …
Nov 18
The latest USDA Cattle on Feed report, released on Friday November 17th, shows that placements of cattle into feedlots was elevated above a year ago for the second straight month. But Oklahoma State University Extension Economist Dr. Derrell Peel says that this month- the market watchers were not blindsided and actually forecast a larger placement …
Nov 17
Over 140 agricultural groups this week joined a letter expressing deep concern over USDA’s Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022. Four Oklahoma Ag Groups- Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Cotton Council, Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association and the Oklahoma Soybean Association- have signed the letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. The groups wrote, “We are very concerned …
Nov 17
Beth Ford is recognized for expanding access to sustainable agriculture practices to America’s farmers. TIME named Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford to the inaugural TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. “Thank you, TIME, for including Land O’Lakes on the list. It’s an important recognition that …
Nov 17
Statement from Jim Mulhern, President & CEO: “We commend House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairs Glenn Thompson and Debbie Stabenow, as well as Ranking Members David Scott and John Boozman, for their bipartisan work to finalize this farm bill extension as part of the congressional spending agreement President Biden signed today. “Along with continuing critical …
Nov 17
‘Tis the season for spending. Holiday gifts, decorations, special meals and travel can take a toll on anyone’s budget. Oklahoma State University Extension has tips to help consumers keep their spending in check. “To help keep your holiday budget on track, think about intentional or mindful spending,” said Suzette Barta, community engagement coordinator for OSU’s …
