Category: Ag News
May 31
Make Plans to Attend this Year’s Cattlewoman’s Boot Camp
Farm Director KC Sheperd is talking with the Oklahoma State University Area Agricultural Economics Specialist, JJ Jones, about the upcoming OSU Cattlewomen’s Bootcamp set for June 10-12. Jones said the workshop is open to everyone who is interested in learning more about cattle production. “This is a three-day camp where we basically talk about anything …
May 31
Trust In Beef Sustainable Ranches Tour Coming up at Burtrum Ranches, LLC in Stillwater
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays, is featuring Farm Director KC Sheperd’s chat with Vice President of Operations at Farm Data Services and Oklahoma cattle producer Clay Burtrum talking about an upcoming Trust In Beef Sustainable Ranchers Tour held June 19-20 on his ranch in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Trust In Beef is an organization that …
May 31
Bob Rodenberger Expects Lighter Cattle Runs as Wheat Harvest Progresses
Farm Director KC Sheperd is visiting with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Rodenberger discussed the recent weather conditions, their impact on the market, and the potential for a pullback in beef demand. He also shared strategies for securing marginal profits and suggested decreased …
May 31
U.S. Wheat Associates Weekly Harvest Report for May 17, 2024
The 2024 hard red winter (HRW) harvest is well underway in the South, Southeast, Texas, and Oklahoma. Test cutting has started in south-central Kansas but recent rain has slowed progress. Spring wheat planting made good progress and is at least 84% complete. First samples of soft red winter (SRW) are expected soon for initial testing.
May 31
NMPF Statement on New Funding to Protect Livestock Health Amid H5N1 Outbreak
From Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation: “We thank USDA for its leadership and important work with dairy farmers in meeting the challenges posed by H5N1. Collaboration and communication across all levels of government, and among all segments of the livestock industry, is critical in making sure that producers can continue to …
May 31
Tyler Mason offers urban ag expertise as new Extension specialist
Tyler Mason joined the Oklahoma State University Extension team as the small farms and urban horticultural food crop production systems specialist in August 2023. He also serves as an assistant professor in the OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. A native of Indiana, Mason was exposed to horticulture as an urban resident and chose …
May 30
NMPF Statement on New Funding to Protect Livestock Health Amid H5N1 Outbreak
From Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation: “We thank USDA for its leadership and important work with dairy farmers in meeting the challenges posed by H5N1. Collaboration and communication across all levels of government, and among all segments of the livestock industry, is critical in making sure that producers can continue to …
May 30
Kim Anderson Sees Wheat Prices Above Average As Harvest Runs Ahead
This week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about the latest in the crop markets. Harvest is running a couple of weeks early, Anderson said, but weather conditions such as rain and humidity have slowed things down. If wheat protein comes in low, Anderson …
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