Nov 01
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the announcement that House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX-12) will not seek reelection after this term. “It was with deep regret but genuine respect that I learned of Chairwoman Granger’s decision to retire from the House after this …
Nov 01
Well Winter has officially shown up in Oklahoma, leaving Fall in the Dust.. However, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus we will be seeing fall-like temps across the state this weekend, “A warm-up through the weekend then a minor cold front.” We will be seeing temps climb into the high 60s, and low 70s across …
Nov 01
Many Oklahomans are involved in this year’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, competing in various events. One of those includes Whitney Glazier of the Lomega FFA Chapter. Glazier is a finalist in the American Star in Agricultural Placement. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster had the chance to catch up with Glazier and talk about the …
Nov 01
Tom and Mimi Sidwell of Tucumcari have been selected as the recipients of the New Mexico Leopold Conservation Award®. The $10,000 award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. The Sidwells, who own and operate JX Ranch …
Nov 01
Between Oct. 18 and Oct. 23, six days after a bearish Cattle on Feed report, the January Feeder Cattle (Figure 1) contract fell 6.5%, from $252.86/cwt to $236.41/cwt, while December live cattle fell 4.4%, from $187.24/cwt to $178.92/cwt. In response to the dramatic drop in futures, this week packers have been buying cattle, which has kept …
Nov 01
At the Grown Tour in Enid, Oklahoma last week, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern, Maci Carter, had the chance to talk with Brady Sidwell about Enid Brewing Company and Chisholm Trail Milling. Owned by Sidwell, Enid Brewing Company uses local grain wheat for the barley to brew the beers. “Since that time, we have added …
Nov 01
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back talking with Zoetis Cattle Genetics Specialist, Kevin Milliner, about INHERIT Select. Zoetis offers a product called INHERIT Select that provides accurate insights on the potential of commercial crossbred replacement heifers in a matter of a few weeks. INHERIT Select is an innovative, multi-breed genomic test and weekly …
Nov 01
Compared to the last report, Hay trade is slow. With the widespread rain over Oklahoma and the cold weather to follow, we have seen our last cutting of hay for the year. We have a larger inventory of hay compared to the past two years, which is the cause of slow trades. Most hay producer …
Nov 01
Fall time change means sun glare for the AM commute, darkness for the PM commute,and drowsy driving hazards. Beginning at 2 a.m. this Sunday, November 5, Daylight Saving Time will end, which will result in fewer daylight hours. As we prepare to turn our clocks back one hour, and in support of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, which …
