OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE ...
BETTER NUTRITION ...
Ribeye-eating pigs help show protein quality
Helps food assistance programs provide more accurate, balanced nutrition
LAWSUIT ...
Joint statement on the lawsuit challenging Oklahoma law
Oklahoma Cattlemen and Oklahoma Pork Council issue a joint statement
NOV. 5TH DEADLINE ...
USDA announces 2nd round of funding for feral swine program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making $12 million available
NEW TOOLS ...
New toolbox helps dairy farmers navigate CFAP
National Milk Producers Federation has created a resource guide to help farmers
GOING VIRTUAL ...
OKFB cancels in-person convention, will host virtual business meeting
Board voted to cancel the organization’s in-person 2020 annual meeting
BREEDING EFFORTS ...
Wheat varieties resist the destructive stripe rust disease
Development of varieties that resist stripe rust is a top priority for wheat breeding programs
HEIFER PICK ...
Benoit Angus donates 2021 Foundation Heifer Pick
Angus Foundation heifer lot to be buyer’s choice from Benoit Angus’ calf crop
ANIMAL HEALTH ...
USDA updates brucellosis, bovine TB import regulations
Changes will help protect the U.S. herd against introduction of bovine TB and brucellosis via imported animals
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