Category: Ag News

Congressman Frank Lucas Prepares to Introduce Weather Act Reauthorization Bill

Next week, the Science Committee is preparing to introduce The Weather Act Reauthorization, comprehensive legislation that continues to strengthen and advance the U.S. weather system.  Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Congressman Frank Lucas about his work on weather reauthorization as Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. The …

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OSU Agriculture celebrates 2023 distinguished alumni and champions

Oklahoma State University recently honored an outstanding group of individuals who have brought distinction to the Ferguson College of Agriculture and demonstrated a continuing commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources. During the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 20, the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, comprised of the Ferguson College of Agriculture …

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Alltech announces new appointments within its global marketing team

Leveraging the strength of a global marketing team embedded within local markets throughout the world, Alltech is enhancing its marketing capabilities and establishing new teams to deliver greater strategic partnership across the business for Alltech’s customers. “We are capitalizing on the geographical and value chain differentiators of our global marketing structure, providing more pathways for …

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Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture Assists in Hosting International Trade Mission

The Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture hosted delegations from Vietnam and Thailand this week as part of an inbound trade mission. The delegates made stops in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. “We always enjoy introducing people to Oklahoma agriculture,” said Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur. “One of our primary goals at the department is to …

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BASF unveils Poncho Votivo Precise seed treatment – offering protection from nematodes and insects

Nematodes are the leading cause of soybean yield loss in the United States, costing growers an estimated $1.5 billion in yield annually.[1] These microscopic organisms are present in most areas where soybeans are grown, and because they feed on the roots of the plant, the damage caused by nematodes is often invisible without any aboveground …

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Specialty Crop Research Initiative

The Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) program addresses critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and Extension that address key challenges of national, regional and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. Projects must address at least one of …

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Ensuring High Cattle Prices Longer

Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about cattle prices. Higher placements and reduced marketings resulted in an October 1 …

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Investing in cow care, sustainability supports bright future for Virginia dairy farm

J-Team Dairy is home to 200 Holstein cows in Orange County, Virginia. Today, it’s one of two dairies in the county, compared to a dozen 20 years ago. Molly McWilliams says the secret to her dairy’s survival is simple: “Put your cows first, and they’ll take care of you.” McWilliams, 29, is a fifth-generation dairy …

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Monday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning

RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.

More Than 4,000 Oklahoma FFA Members Ready to Head to National FFA Convention in Indy Next Week

More than 4,000 Oklahoma FFA members are expected to make the trip to Indianapolis for the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo November first through the fourth. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talked to the Executive Secretary of the Oklahoma FFA Association, Trevor Lucas, who says thousands of Blue and Gold jackets will be seen …

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