Jun 06
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with Kansas State University Extension Livestock Market Economist, Dr. Glynn Tonsor, about the latest K-State Meat Demand Monitor. The MDM project is funded in-part by the beef checkoff and the pork checkoff and has been produced regularly since February of 2020. To check out the latest Meat …
Jun 06
Below is a statement from Marcia Bunger, the Administrator of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), regarding Francie Tolle’s new position within USDA RMA: I am so pleased and excited to announce the selection of a new Deputy Administrator for Compliance, Francie Tolle. She brings to the role so many areas of expertise, including time with …
Jun 06
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought and extreme drought remain at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Severe drought or worse is now at 1.41 percent, down from last week’s 6.72 percent. Moderate drought or worse is now at 14.51 percent, down from last week’s 14.68 …
Jun 06
When wet weather slows planting, it’s easy for farmers to doubt the potential of their crops, says AgriGold Agronomist Josh Johnston. “I want them to take comfort knowing they can still grow really good corn and soybeans.” “If we lose yield by planting late, we can gain it back by slowing the corn crop down …
Jun 06
Service Oklahoma is reminding boat owners across the State that boat registrations and renewals must be completed by July 1st. Additionally, all motorized boats that renew their registration will receive a carbon monoxide poisoning warning decal to be displayed on the boat along with an informational pamphlet. In accordance with OK HB2010 (2023) also know …
Jun 06
When wet weather slows planting, it’s easy for farmers to doubt the potential of their crops, says AgriGold Agronomist Josh Johnston. “I want them to take comfort knowing they can still grow really good corn and soybeans.” “If we lose yield by planting late, we can gain it back by slowing the corn crop down …
Jun 06
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently had the chance to catch up with Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Dr. Rosslyn Biggs to discuss strategies for ensuring animal and human safety during extreme weather events, with a focus on tornadoes, wildfires, and droughts. Ideally, Biggs said producers should have made preparations before storm season in …
Jun 06
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag PAC political action committee has endorsed 30 state candidates ahead of Oklahoma’s primary election on Tuesday, June 18. The state Ag PAC board – a group of Farm Bureau members selected by their respective OKFB districts – met in late May to discuss candidates based on feedback gathered from county …
Jun 06
Smithfield Foods, an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a premier dry sausage production facility in Nashville, Tennessee, from Cargill. The transaction will fuel Smithfield’s strategy of continued growth in the value-added packaged meats segment, enhancing its ability to …
Jun 06
The damage was heartbreaking when the Smokehouse Creek Fire tore through western Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Panhandle and Texas in late February. Livestock, forage, hay and fencing were destroyed, and it will take years for producers and their operations to bounce back. Unfortunately, western Oklahoma is familiar with the threat and destruction of wildfire. Oklahoma State …
