Tue, Aug 12, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dates and locations are set for annual fall sales featuring Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) certified cattle.

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – While strong cattle prices are encouraging producers to develop replacement heifers to add to their current cow herd, cattle producers need to be paying extra attention to conditioning bred heifers for optimal health.

Fri, Aug 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – After briefly stalling under hot, dry conditions in early July, timely rains since then have helped recharge soil and subsoil moisture levels in Oklahoma, leading to improved forage conditions for many cattle producers.

Wed, Jul 30, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Consumers looking at the price of beef in grocery store meat markets may be wishing more cattle were in the food production system to lower the hit on their wallets, but that is not likely to happen anytime soon.

Mon, Jun 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – A consistent and appropriate intake of medicated minerals is critical to a successful anaplasmosis prevention program, but cow-calf producers need to closely monitor that label-recommended amounts are being consumed by the cattle.

Tue, Jun 03, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf producers and large-animal veterinarians should plan now to attend the 2014 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Conference hosted by Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Oct. 8-9.

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University has been awarded a $1 million grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to provide some of the first climate adaptation tools for beef producers in the form of water management resources.

Wed, Apr 09, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to America’s beef herd expansion, success may come down to a Final Four of Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

Tue, Feb 25, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although data indicate the rebuilding of Oklahoma’s beef cow herd is happening, herd numbers are still down 10.5 percent from Jan. 1, 2011, meaning the process is only in the beginning stages.

Fri, Feb 14, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Despite a cow-calf producer’s best efforts relative to providing desired herd genetics and ease of birthing through bull selection and heifer development, some cows or heifers still need assistance at calving time.

Fri, Jan 31, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service agricultural educators Marty New of Comanche County, Max Galloway of Stephens County and Aaron Henson of Tillman County have been named the 2014 recipients of the statewide organization’s Outstanding Field Staff and Program Contribution Team Award.

Fri, Dec 20, 2013

WICHITA FALLS – Cattle producers looking to pick up the latest information about key operational management decisions should register now to attend the Jan. 14 Cattle Trails Cow-Calf Conference in Wichita Falls, Texas.