Category: Ag News
May 06
Oklahoma Winter Wheat Conditions Take a Positive Leap in This Week’s Crop Progress
U.S. Crop Progress: Winter wheat headed reached 43 percent, up 9 percentage points from the previous year and up 11 points from the five-year average. Winter wheat conditions rated 50 percent good to excellent, 34 percent fair, and 16 percent poor to very poor. Last week’s ratings were 49 percent good to excellent, 35 percent …
May 06
In Your Car When Severe Weather Strikes? AAA Oklahoma Offers Tips for Staying Safe
“Storms are common throughout the spring and summer, so chances are, drivers will face storm-related challenges while in their vehicles,” said Rylie Fletcher, AAA Oklahoma spokesperson. “A vehicle can either be very dangerous or a place of safety, depending on the weather conditions. The key is being prepared for severe weather and reacting the right …
May 06
NCBA’s Tanner Beymer Discusses the Fight Against Anti-Beef Checkoff Legislation
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Washington Watch Event, Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with the Senior Director of Governmental Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Tanner Beymer. In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm, and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring comments from the conversation regarding the OFF …
May 06
All ages to compete in pecan food show at Oklahoma Pecan Growers Conference
By Gail Ellis Oklahoma State University Extension and the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association will host the 2024 Oklahoma Pecan Growers Conference, Trade Show and Field Day May 30 through June 1. Who:Commercial pecan growers, pecan hobbyists, Extension educators and anyone interested in growing pecans is welcome to attend. What and When:1-5 p.m., May 30: Mini-pecan …
May 06
What They’re Saying: The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act
U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) last week unveiled the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which contains more than 100 bipartisan bills. The bill reflects more than two years of bipartisan work of Senators on and off the Committee to keep farmers farming, families fed, and rural communities strong. …
May 06
Cole Thanks Our Teachers During National Teacher Appreciation Week
Today, at the start of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement: “As a lover of learning, former college professor in history and politics, and father of a public-school teacher, it is not lost on me the influence a teacher can have on a student’s life. Teachers, principals, and educators …
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