May 22
Thanks to an investigative tip from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, agents of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) led a raid May 21 on an illegal marijuana grow west of Watonga that resulted in the confiscation of more than 17,500 untagged marijuana plants and 600 pounds of untraceable, processed marijuana. The seizure was …
May 22
UPL NA Inc. (“UPL”), a provider of holistic and sustainable agricultural solutions, announces the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration of IronGate™ herbicide for use on winter, spring and durum wheat for the control of a broad spectrum of grasses, including multiple brome species, and broadleaf weeds. IronGate herbicide delivers excellent post-emergent, residual control at a …
May 22
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) annual Washington Watch event in Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to talk with the President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association, Daren Coppock. The ARA recently wrapped up their annual Washington, D.C. fly-in, which Coppock said focused heavily on the 2024 Farm …
May 22
In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back talking with Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane about House Committee on Agriculture Chairman GT Thompson’s 2024 Farm Bill proposal. The markup of the 2024 Farm Bill is scheduled for May 23, 2024- click here for …
May 22
As renewable energy development grows in rural areas, so do concerns about protecting agricultural land, especially from utility-scale solar projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that by 2050 solar will occupy 10.3 million acres of land nationally, 90% of which will be in rural areas. To address concerns about utility-scale solar systems occupying …
May 22
“With weather patterns we’ve never seen before, it’s hard to predict what insect pressures we’ll face,” says LG Seeds Agronomist Alex Cox. The elements are certainly there for a challenging year. Like much of the Corn Belt, Cox’s territory — eastern Kansas and western Missouri — experienced a relatively mild winter, with unusually warm, 80 …
May 22
Valley View Agri-Systems (VVA) is pleased to announce that Mike Kraus has joined Team VVA as Landscape Equipment Mechanic & Parts Department Assistant. “Mike’s technical skills set him apart from the rest—and our customers will see the difference in their service and parts experience,” says Hayden Cole, Midwest General Manager. “Beyond his superior raw technical …
May 22
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted five offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 86,000 pounds (40 MT) of American-type cheese, 88,000 pounds (40 MT) of whole milk powder and 190,000 pounds (85 MT) of cream cheese. The product is going to customers in Asia and Middle East-North …
May 22
In a bid to bolster the state’s blood reserves ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the Oklahoma Pork Council, in partnership with the Oklahoma Blood Institute, will host a large-scale blood donation drive across various locations. From Thursday, May 23, to Friday, May 24, 2024, community members are invited to donate blood, and in return, …
May 22
Compared to the last report: The demand and trade remain low. We have had several storms across Oklahoma which have slowed down some hay trade as well as hay baling. Old-crop hay continues to move lower in price as we enter the new hay season. We still have barns full of old-crop hay that are …
