Apr 29
The SCN Coalition’s National Nematode Day campaign, sponsored by BASF, Bayer, Nufarm and Syngenta, took home first place in the Unique Sponsorship Campaign category at the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) “Best of NAMA” awards show. NAMA, the largest U.S. association for marketing and agribusiness professionals, recognized The SCN Coalition for declaring Oct. 2, 2023, the …
Apr 29
At the Oklahoma State University Wheat and Forages Field Day held in Chickasha, Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk had the chance to talk with regents professor and wheat genetics chair in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Dr. Brett Carver. Carver first gave an update on the wheat crop throughout Oklahoma, which he …
Apr 29
Herbicide carryover isn’t something farmers have to worry about too often. But this season could be an exception for areas of the Midwest that have been dry since fall, especially west of the Mississippi River. “Temperatures and moisture have the biggest influence on the breakdown of chemicals,” says AgriGold Agronomist Jason Mefford. “Last spring we …
Apr 29
The Oklahoma Wheat Commission will hold an election for the District IV board seat. The election will be held Thursday, May 9, 2024 commencing at 1 p.m. at the Cotton County Fair and Expo Center located at 924 W. Missouri Avenue, Walters, Oklahoma. District IV consists of Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa and …
Apr 29
Ron Hays is talking with the Director of Ranches, Outreach, and Partnerships at the Noble Research Institute, Hugh Aljoe, about establishing regenerative ranching practices on properties in southern Oklahoma and North Texas owned by Noble. To listen to Part One of the conversation with Aljoe, CLICK HERE. Aljoe said adjusting the stocking rate of cattle relative …
Apr 29
One hundred and sixty entries were shown at the 2024 Western National Angus Futurity (WNAF) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, April 13 in Reno, Nev. Jason Hoffman, Thedford, Neb., evaluated the 138 females, 21 bulls and one cow-calf pair before selecting champions at the 71st WNAF. RW Saras Dream 207 captured grand champion …
Apr 29
Oklahoma House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, issued a statement after severe weather devastated parts of Oklahoma. “My thoughts are with those in Sulphur and all throughout Oklahoma who were affected by the devastating storms over the weekend. The lives lost and affected by these deadly storms will never be forgotten. I urge Oklahomans …
Apr 29
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 29
A checkoff-led pilot in Cincinnati schools that offered lactose-free chocolate milk increased consumption and reached students who weren’t drinking milk because of real or perceived lactose intolerance. National Dairy Council (NDC) and American Dairy Association Mideast worked with Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) to offer the country’s first single-serve lactose-free chocolate milk package to six elementary …
Apr 29
Today, nine trade associations representing feedstock providers, advanced biofuel producers, and low-carbon fuel customers wrote to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, urging the agency to propose and finalize robust 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes by this November’s statutory deadline. The letter highlights the dramatic drop in the value of RFS compliance credits (or RINs) in response …
