Nov 15
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to visit with the Chief Sustainability Officer at the National Pork Board, Jamie Burr. Sheperd talks with Burr about how ag producers can earn money from selling carbon credits. Burr describes carbon credits as another commodity that a producer can develop and be compensated for or a practice …
Nov 15
Gathering around the table for a Thanksgiving dinner won’t take as much of a toll on your pocketbook this year compared to 2022, but the meal still reflects historically high costs. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 38th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which …
Nov 15
Data scientist is one of the many hats today’s farmers wear. Analyzing layers of data – and especially harvest data – shows what went well, what didn’t, and how hybrids and varieties fared. Ultimately, it equips farmers to make even better decisions for seasons to come. “If you’re not analyzing harvest data, you’re leaving money …
Nov 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced an investment of $27.9 million across 45 organizations that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers, including programs for U.S. veterans who are entering into agricultural careers and starting new farming businesses. “The next generation of farmers and ranchers hold the promise for …
Nov 15
Recently, a bipartisan group of 14 members from eight states joined with Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) in a letter sent to U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai urging her to request the U.S. International Trade Commission to initiate a Global Safeguard Investigation requested in August by the R-CALF USA Sheep Committee’s …
Nov 15
The future of U.S. dairy farming is bright as global growth and American capacity for innovation and production combine to create a powerhouse, the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) incoming president and CEO and the organization’s economists highlighted in presentations at NMPF’s annual meeting in Orlando, FL. “In terms of the world of protein, …
Nov 15
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a department-wide language access plan to ensure individuals with limited English proficiency receive meaningful access to USDA’s resources, programs, and activities. The updated language access plan comes on the one-year anniversary of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s language access memorandum to federal agencies. Timely and accurate communication with the …
Nov 15
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a two-step stopgap funding bill which seeks to avert a government shutdown. In step one, four appropriations bills: Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, Transportation-Housing-Urban Development, Agriculture, and Energy and Water are extended until January 19th. In step two, the remaining eight appropriations bills are extended until February 2nd. This …
Nov 15
At the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Farm Director KC Sheperd talked with Vivayic Leaning Analyst and Functional Leader. Dr. Tobin Redwine. Sheperd and Redwine talk about the importance of mental health in the agriculture community. “Mental health is a growing challenge, particularly for those in youth and rural and agricultural populations,” Redwine said. …
Nov 15
On this week’s cow-calf corner, Chris Johnson and Jacee DeVries from the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences talk about genomic testing for selecting replacement heifers. Most of our spring-born calves are in the weaning process. This is the time many producers are shipping feeder cattle to the market. Some producers are thinking about …
