May 08
Korbin Smith of the Hydro-Eakly FFA Chapter earned the title of State Star in Agricultural Placement during the fifth session of the 98th State FFA Convention and Expo May 8 at the BOK Center. Smith’s supervised agricultural experience is working on his parents’ cow-calf operation, including wheat harvesting and producing forage. Smith Farms has 2,200 …
May 08
Ross Turner of the Oologah FFA Chapter won the State Star in Agribusiness award at the 98th Oklahoma FFA Convention and Expo on May 8 at the BOK Center. Turner began his agribusiness, Turner Stockdogs, in 2021, when he trained and sold his first dog. Growing up on a multi-generation cow-calf and rope horse operation, …
May 08
Reagan Smith of the Oologah FFA Chapter won the State Star in Agriscience award at the 98th Oklahoma FFA Convention and Expo on May 8 at the BOK Center. The State Star in Agriscience represents the best of the best within FFA member-led research in Oklahoma. Hailing from Oologah, Oklahoma, Smith has been an active …
May 08
Connor Mack of the Drummond FFA chapter was announced as the Oklahoma FFA State Star Farmer during the fifth session of the 98th Oklahoma FFA Convention and Expo on May 8 at the BOK Center. Mack’s supervised agricultural experience focuses on different crops and livestock within his family’s farm. “I plant several different crops including …
May 08
Leading dairy representatives from the United States and Mexico met this week in Chihuahua, Mexico to renew their commitment to collaborate and advocate on mutually beneficial dairy policies. This was the sixth meeting between leading U.S. and Mexico dairy organizations since 2016. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) steered …
May 08
In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14081, “Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have developed a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms …
May 08
Animal disease traceability (ADT), as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is knowing where diseased and at-risk animals are, where they’ve been, and when. ADT does not prevent disease introduction, but does allow expedited emergency response. Accurate and timely response is critical for both producers and the industry. ADT applies to diseases …
May 08
May is Beef Month in Oklahoma! At Beef Day at the Capitol in Oklahoma City, Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with the President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Dr. Troy Shelby, and talked about the day’s event. At the Capitol, Shelby said beef producers have the chance to talk with legislators and enjoy ribeye …
