Nov 15
Several large retailers and wholesalers (including Sysco, US Foods, Kroger, Hy-Vee, Albertson, Associated Grocers, Subway, SuperValu, and Cheney Brothers) recently filed claims similar to those brought originally in April 2019 by R-CALF USA and National Farmers Union (NFU) against the Big 4 packers. Those claims are that the packers’ efforts to jointly manage their slaughter …
Nov 15
Farmers and Ranchers receive exclusive AgPack® benefits when purchasing qualified Trucks & SUVs through local Certified Agriculture Dealers. Ford Motor Company’s business division serving commercial customers, Ford Pro, is the latest entity to become a part of AgPack®, the bundle of exclusive farm & ranch supply discounts available only through Certified Agriculture Dealerships across the country. With the addition of …
Nov 15
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young today announced a nearly $24 million investment across 45 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers. “Investing in the professional development of our nation’s newest farmers and ranchers will help our food and agriculture sectors to flourish from the ground up,” said …
Nov 15
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers his weekly write-up relating to the beef industry as part of a weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson is talking about enjoying beef on the menu this Thanksgiving. “Beef. It’s …
Nov 15
Sen. Blake “Cowboy” Stephens, R-Tahlequah, is urging farmers and ranchers to report the number of black vultures killed on their property. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects black vultures, meaning Oklahomans can only take up to five birds a year with a sub-permit, but Stephens said this is a growing problem, and the current limits …
Nov 15
Senator Jim Inhofe was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Inhofe earned the award for his dedication to agriculture and rural Oklahoma throughout …
Nov 15
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Executive Vice President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Joby Young, talking about what led him to take on his position with AFBF. “It is great to be here in Oklahoma and great to be with the Farm Bureau members here gathered for their …
Nov 15
By Katie Miller- Noble Research Institute Landowners who plan to offer hunting leases on their regenerative ranch should take steps to ensure that all parties — lessors and lessees — are protected. Hunting leases provide ranchers with additional income. But, with that extra income comes added risk, legalities and liability. Sadly, when problems occur, after …
Nov 15
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) will be in Kansas City on Nov. 16, 2022, at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event. We invite farm broadcasters to stop by our Booth #27 to get the inside story on global wheat market volatility, wheat industry Farm Bill …
Nov 15
By Alisa Boswell-Gore Oklahoma State University Extension’s Master Irrigator Program kicks off its third year in January 2023 to educate producers on water conservation and irrigation practices. “The overall goal of the program is to facilitate adoption of water management strategies and technologies by the producers while improving farm income, increasing producer participation in water conservation …
