May 15
In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is back talking with Dakota Moss of Livestock Risk Services about the advantages of utilizing Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), and some options for protecting unborn calves. To listen to Part One of the conversation, CLICK HERE. The utilization of LRP under USDA’s Risk Management …
May 14
Day one of the Wheat Quality Council wheat tour is in the books- and the crop scouts saw a wide variety of crop conditions- from really good looking wheat like that seen above- to wheat fields struggling with freeze damage, drought issues, stripe rust, wheat streak mosaic and more. Oklahoma Wheat Grower President Dennis Schoenhals …
May 14
Farm Director KC Sheperd is visiting with Muscogee County 4-H Programs Specialist, Leslie Lewis, about the Vet Science Short Course offered by Oklahoma State University for high school students interested in veterinary medicine. This course will be offered again in 2025, and applications will open in late February. Lewis explained that the program provides hands-on …
May 14
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 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Vice President of Public Policy, Sam Kieffer, about the 2024 Farm Bill from the perspective of AFBF. “We need a Farm Bill- period,” Kieffer said. …
May 14
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the cattle industry. …
May 14
Congratulations to our Inaugural FFA Auction Contest Champion, Logan Snider! The Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association worked with leaders in FFA to introduce the auction industry to FFA members. The Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association was there to congratulate Logan and held the following Q & A with her after the big win. Logan Snider, a first …
May 14
The Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC) released its 2023 Annual Report today. ESMC’s Eco-Harvest program compensates farmers and ranchers for reduced greenhouse gases, increased soil carbon, improved water quality, and other ecosystem services benefits. ESMC and its research arm, ESMRC, are a leading nonprofit consortium achieving environmental stewardship via innovative market solutions to scale carbon and …
