Category: Ag News
May 23
Kim Anderson Recommends Selling Wheat Throughout the June to August period
This week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson gives his weekly update from the fields of Lahoma at the OSU Lahoma Field Day. “Out here, the farmers and ranchers are learning about raising wheat,” Anderson said. “They are learning how to produce it, they are …
May 23
New home for OSU Agriculture features collaborative outdoor spaces
Oklahoma State University Agriculture is partnering with OSU Landscape Services to develop several outdoor gathering spaces around the new cutting-edge facility for the Ferguson College of Agriculture, OSU Ag Research and OSU Extension. The east side of the building will feature an outdoor patio, plaza and grand pathway that accentuates the surrounding buildings and supports …
May 23
Harvest Makes Progress in Southern Oklahoma, Wheat Ready in Parts of Central Oklahoma, but Delayed by Rain
By: The Oklahoma Wheat Commission Thursday, May 23, 2024 Oklahoma wheat harvest made good strides the last few days in parts of Southwest, Oklahoma. Producers as far North in the Okarche and Reeding area also were able to start earlier in the week before rains delayed progress on Wednesday morning. Samples and small cuttings were …
May 23
Chairman Thompson Delivers Opening Statement at Markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Today, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), delivered the following opening remarks at today’s full committee markup of H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024: Remarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning, and welcome to the Committee’s consideration of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. …
May 23
Present and Future of Beef Industry Technologies Discussed at Cattlemen’s Conference
At Cattlemen’s Conference Part Two: Blueprint for the Future, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to catch up with the Executive Vice President of the American Hereford Association, Jack Ward, and talk about new technologies in the beef industry discussed at this year’s conference. At last year’s conference, Ward said as he …
May 23
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Domestic Fertilizer Projects to Strengthen American Farms and Businesses
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. This funding advances President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to grow the nation’s economy from the middle out and bottom up. It will create jobs and spur …
May 23
Ranking Member David Scott Opening Statement at Partisan Farm Bill Markup
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott today delivered the following statement at a full Committee markup of the Republicans’ partisan farm bill. Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery] Today we are marking up the a farm bill that undermines and hurts both our farmers and our American families, and here is why: …
May 23
Emerging Leaders Program Participants Selected
Twelve U.S. cotton industry members have been chosen to participate in the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) Emerging Leaders Program for 2024-25. Participants include: PRODUCERS – Clint Dunn, Itta Bena, MS; Lambert Marshall, Scott, AR; Greg Riccomini, Bakersfield, CA; Todd Rovey, Buckeye, AZ; Greg Sikes, Brooklet, GA; and Jack Whatley, Odem, TX; GINNERS – Nathan Goldman, …
May 23
OSU Extension Offers Proven Methods for Homesteaders
Homesteading has become more mainstream within the past decade as interest climbs in gardening and locally sourced products. With more than a century of experience and research, Oklahoma State University Extension is a valuable resource for homesteaders. “People want to get back to their roots,” said Cheyenne Patrick, Osage County Extension agriculture educator and Federally-Recognized …
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