Apr 30
The series will conclude on May 2nd. This Webinar covers the management of Dairy Beef crossbreds in the beef production system. There are presentations on research dealing with the effects of sire selection and early life management on finishing performance as well as management and performance of dairy-beef crosses in commercial feeding operations. Experts from …
Apr 30
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that the department is asking rural Oklahoma water districts who experienced damage during recent storms to contact the State Office to see if they qualify for grant assistance. USDA Rural Development has funding utilizing the Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants, that …
Apr 30
Following last weekend’s devastating storms, the Oklahoma Pork Council, in partnership with Operation BBQ Relief and Newman’s Firehouse BBQ, will distribute 800 free pork meals to the local Sulphur community on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. This is the second meal distribution Oklahoma Pork and Newman’s Firehouse BBQ have conducted since the storms hit last weekend. …
Apr 30
During the virtual peer network Zoom meeting last week, members of America’s Conservation Ag Movement met to discuss the acceleration of climate-smart agriculture and the USDA CARES Program. To kick off the meeting, NACD’s Jimmy Emmons and Farm Journal’s Todd Greenwood emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in scaling up climate-smart agriculture practices. Throughout the …
Apr 30
The Oklahoma House of Representatives recently honored Oklahoma State University’s 1979 National Champion Livestock Judging team on the House floor. The team was introduced on the floor by Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, who was a member of the team while studying at OSU. Lowe introduced the team’s coach, Dr. Bob Kropp, along with members Tom …
Apr 30
AgTech PR, a global communications firm specializing in agriculture technology, announced today its inaugural Advisory Board composed of leaders driving transformative change in agriculture. Advisors will provide AgTech PR with industry insights and strategic guidance to help advance the organization’s purpose. “When I founded AgTech PR, I set out three objectives: to champion technology that …
Apr 30
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Washington Watch Event, Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with the Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane. In this episode of Beef Buzz, Senior Farm, and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring comments from the conversation regarding HPAI …
Apr 30
Farmers are always thinking ahead and planning for the what-ifs that come with the job. That’s on full display as they make decisions about planting order. Farmers’ harvest goals and their intentions for the following crop year factor into that strategy, says Jed Norman, an LG Seeds agronomist in Iowa. “Those looking to push the …
Apr 30
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 18 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the five areas in four categories- Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star in …
Apr 30
The Liechtenstein Group, known for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovative technologies, is leading a funding round of €22.5 million in the US company PowerPollen. PowerPollen has developed a unique pollination technology that allows pollen to be collected, preserved, and applied on-demand. This technology promises significantly better pollination and thus higher crop yields. Pollen …
