Oct 18
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making nearly $50 million in grant funding available for proposals that support crucial links between resilient, healthy forests, strong rural economies and jobs in the forestry sector. Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, this …
Oct 18
Twelve Oklahoma teachers were recently selected to receive a bushel basket of accurate agriculture books as part of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Bushels for Books program. A collaboration between the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee, Bushels for Books is designed to spread agriculture literacy to children around the state through providing …
Oct 18
Recently Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to visit with Oklahoma State University associate professor of agricultural economics, Dr. Amy Hagerman, about the next Farm Bill. “Wheat base, when you do your ARC and PLC over, for example, is at a much higher level than what our actual planted wheat acres are in the …
Oct 18
Renovo Seed™ debuts today with an elite lineup of more than 80 proven, prebuilt seed mixes that simplify forage, cover crop and conservation seed choices. Access to a robust caliber of seed mixes and an established supply chain have paved the way for Renovo Seed to launch its commercial seed brand, a first for the …
Oct 18
The meeting serves as the largest yearly gathering of Farm Bureau members in the state with general sessions, policy discussions, breakout sessions, awards, networking and fun with fellow farmers and ranchers. The Omni Oklahoma City hotel will be the site for the 2023 annual meeting, offering Farm Bureau members a modern, convenient space to gather. The Omni’s …
Oct 18
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back talking with the Chief Executive Officer of National Livestock, Robert York. This time, Hays and York talk about the future of the cattle industry when it comes to marketing. National Livestock is based in Oklahoma City at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and consists of businesses spread …
Oct 18
It has been dry the past couple of weeks in Oklahoma, and farmers are looking for some rainfall in the forecast. State Climatologist Gary McManus says tropical storm Norma might be the answer for much-needed rainfall. “When it comes to these tropical storm remnants, you’re in really dicey territory, especially coming from the southwest where …
Oct 18
The Cotton Board’s 2022 Annual Report is now available online. To download the report, visit cottonboard.org/stakeholder-transparency. The report offers a letter from Sonja Chapman, who served as Cotton Board’s 2022 chairman. In Chapman’s letter she says, ” The Cotton Board maintains a strong collection rate, receives positive audit results, and engages in strong communication efforts. …
Oct 18
Late-season plant health is critical to a smooth harvest and maximizing yield potential. It’s not something that just “happens.” Keeping your corn crop healthy all the way to harvest takes planning, hybrid selection, fertility management and fungicide. “It’s an investment that pays off — especially in challenging years,” says AgriGold Agronomist Jeff Morey. In …
Oct 18
Compared to the last report, Hay is slow to steady—minimal movement across Oklahoma. Compared to last year’s inventory and this year’s, we are the complete opposite. Most producers have more than enough hay, which leads to a buyer’s market. Some are holding off on selling hay due to the uncertainty of what winter may bring. …
