USDA Establishes Domestic Hemp Production Program

USDA Establishes Domestic Hemp Production Program

Source: USDA Press Release 10-29-19 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced, on October 29, the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. This program, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill, creates a consistent regulatory framework around...
U.S. Cattle Inventory Reaches a Plateau

U.S. Cattle Inventory Reaches a Plateau

Derrell S. Peel, Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist,Oklahoma State University USDA’s July Cattle Report shows that the inventory of all cattle and calves in the U.S. was unchanged year over year at 103 million head as of July 1.  The inventory of beef cows...
Don’t Forget to Monitor Mineral Intake Over the Summer

Don’t Forget to Monitor Mineral Intake Over the Summer

– Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Summer often becomes a busy time of year for ranchers (especially during haying season).  Don’t forget to check the mineral feeders to be certain that they are supplying the...
Hurricane Relief Sales Tax Refund Forms

Hurricane Relief Sales Tax Refund Forms

On May 17, there was an article provided by Florida Farm Bureau that outlined the program to provide Sales Tax Relief for Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Michael.  At that point in time the actual forms and instructions were not available from the Florida Department of...
Research Shows Morning A.I. Breeding Best During Hot Weather

Research Shows Morning A.I. Breeding Best During Hot Weather

  Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist As the breeding season for spring calving herds is getting underway, understanding heat stress in cattle takes on increased importance.  Producers that choose to synchronize and then...