In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays is back talking with professional writer, author and speaker, Dale Strickler about more on grazing management. Strickler operates a consulting firm, Regenerative Wisdom, which focuses on soil, pasture, crop and drought prevention consulting. To listen to Part One of the conversation, CLICK HERE …
Category: Ag News
May 09
Kim Anderson Said It’s a Good Week for the Crop Market as the Market Experiences a Spring Rally
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. “This was a good week in the markets, just like the week before,” Anderson said. “Prices have continued to go up.” Anderson said forward contracts for the wheat crop …
May 09
Beltway Beef Podcast: NCBA: Farm Bill Update and Disaster Relief Legislation
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this episode, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera joins to provide an …
May 09
Attorney General Drummond leads multistate fight against EPA requirement
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a 14-state coalition in filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit a petition for review against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The petition challenges the EPA’s final rule amending its Risk Management Program (RMP) under the Clean Air Act. The rule places onerous …
May 09
USDA Local Food for Schools Program Extended in Oklahoma
The Local Food for Schools Program has been extended until October 31, 2024. The program has successfully increased the opportunity for select Oklahoma school districts to purchase local foods for school meal programs. The program is designed to help school districts partner with local farmers and ranchers to give students more access to nutritious foods unique …
May 09
Center offers resources for rural communities seeking federal grants
Applying for federal grants can be challenging for rural communities. With limited resources and staff attention focused on day-to-day duties, dedicating time to the application process is not always feasible. To ensure rural communities are not left out of an unprecedented opportunity to apply for federal grants for infrastructure, energy, and conservation projects through the …