In 1954, following the conclusion of World War II, Congress passed and President Dwight Eisenhower signed Proclamation 3071, calling upon all citizens of the U.S. to observe November 11 of every year as Veterans Day, “in order to ensure proper and widespread of observance of this anniversary, all Veterans, all Veterans’ organizations and the entire …
Category: Ag News
Nov 13
Angus enthusiasts experience Angus Convention
Cattlemen gather in Orlando, Fla., for tours, education and networking. For the first time ever, the American Angus Association® headed to the Southeast for its annual Angus Convention, held in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 3-6. The event attracted over 1,100 registrants along with an expansive trade show, providing engaging experiences for attendees. “It’s so great to …
Nov 13
Mayor David Holt Emphasizes Tremendous Growth of Oklahoma City
At the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting, Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with the Mayor of Oklahoma City, David Holt. “Here in Oklahoma City, we have invested in ourselves to where we can have meetings like this, so that was certainly one thing that we talked about,” Holt said. “We also talked about, …
Nov 13
R Calf-CEO Bill Bullard “Big Brother Doesn’t Live Here”
If there’s anyone out there who doesn’t think that plans are well underway to control and manipulate what you do and to surveil you while you’re doing it, please take a probing look as to what’s already happening today. And when you do, you must cease your silence. So let’s identify who or what it …
Nov 13
Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame Inductees Recognized
Reps. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon, and Mark McBride, R-Moore, on behalf of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, recently issued legislative citations to the two 2023 Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame inductees. Ray Henson and Joyce Henderson were inducted into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame on Nov. 10. “These two long-time, faithful Oklahoma educators deserve our …
Nov 13
OSU New Frontiers landscape to be sustainable and efficient
While the corner of Farm Road and Monroe Street on the Oklahoma State University campus may currently be an active construction site for the new home of OSU Agriculture, OSU Landscape Services has plans to transform the area into a beautiful and educational landscape environment. Nick Ouellette, university landscape design manager, said each project on …
Nov 13
Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame Inductees Recognized
Reps. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon, and Mark McBride, R-Moore, on behalf of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, recently issued legislative citations to the two 2023 Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame inductees. Ray Henson and Joyce Henderson were inducted into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame on Nov. 10. “These two long-time, faithful Oklahoma educators deserve our …
Nov 13
BASF introduces xarvio SeedSelect
BASF is introducing xarvio® SeedSelect, a novel seed variety placement technology based on an algorithm derived from plot trial field research, local topographic and soil attributes, and variety-specific yield building characteristics. Using advanced data and analysis methods, xarvio SeedSelect evaluates soybean varieties based on how they build yield, which provides a foundational understanding of what field …
Nov 13
Demand for Angus Beef Fueling Optimism Among Angus Breeders
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is talking with the Chief Executive Officer of the American Angus Association, Mark McCully, about exciting things happening for the Angus breed. “There is a ton of optimism there, and I think we have got so many things that are going right in our business,” McCully said. “We …
Nov 13
FFA and 4-H Members Receive Free Admission to NCBA Trade Show at CattleCon24
The next generation of agricultural leaders are invited to attend the NCBA Trade Show at CattleCon24 for free on Friday, Feb. 2. FFA and 4-H members can receive free trade show admission on Next Gen Ag FFA & 4-H Day, which will include a variety of events and activities for youth and families. Courtesy of …