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Agenda set for 2026 Rural Economic Outlook Conference at OSU

Agricuture producers will learn the latest news from industry and university experts at the 2026 Rural Economic Outlook Conference.
Agenda set for 2026 Rural Economic Outlook Conference at OSU
Winter weather may affect cattle market factors, animal performance

Mon, Jan 14, 2019

Whether or not weather impacts are widespread enough to noticeably impact overall market conditions, cattle producers in specific areas of the country face significant management headaches.

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OSU alumna among five Angus icons featured in new documentary

Fri, Dec 21, 2018

Minnie Lou Bradley — the first woman to enroll in animal husbandry at Oklahoma A&M in 1949 — is one of five people from the Angus cattle industry being recognized for their greatness in the latest American Angus Association's documentary series,

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BQA in place and ready to help with beef packer certification requirements

Wed, Dec 19, 2018

Several beef packers have announced recently they will be requiring Beef Quality Assurance certification from their suppliers of fed cattle.

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What if it’s foot rot? What if it’s not?

Mon, Dec 10, 2018

Increased rain can cause lameness in cattle. The most common cause of lameness in beef cattle after rains is foot rot...

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Below-average steer slaughter numbers for year rising late in 2018

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Steer slaughter has averaged 51.6 percent of total cattle slaughter so far this year, down from 52.9 percent of total cattle slaughter in 2017.

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Calculation of livestock’s winter feed needs a must for cow-calf producers

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

Snowy weather has swept southward through the Great Plains, reminding cow-calf producers that winter hay feeding has come to Oklahoma, or soon will be.

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OSU researchers show it is possible to eat meat and remain ecofriendly

Tue, Nov 6, 2018

Recently published research by OSU agricultural economics experts showed an average household willing to spend just $20 annually on carbon offsets can achieve a carbon footprint similar to a vegetarian and continue eating conventionally raised beef.

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Chute-side vaccine cooler a useful tool for cattle producers

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

Studies show respiratory disease in cattle – also known as BRD, shipping fever or pneumonia – may cost the U.S. cattle industry more than $2 billion annually.

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Wildfire-related livestock losses may qualify for financial assistance program

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 18, 2018) – Livestock producers who lost animals to recent wildfires may qualify for the USDA Farm Service Agency's Livestock Indemnity Program.

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