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Tulsa County Extension Director Charlotte Richert was awarded the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service's most prestigious field staff honor on Jan. 18, the statewide organization's Distinguished Educator Award. As OSU Cooperative Extension director for Tulsa County, Richert is responsible for providing administrative leadership; coordinating staff development experiences; promoting Extension's 4-H youth development, agriculture, and family and consumer sciences programs, reporting the ... AFBF: Egg legislation replaces science with politics The American Farm Bureau Federation strongly criticized a bill pushed by the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers to implement an agreement they reached to replace decades of science-based animal care practices with strict government control. "This bill would result in mandated animal care standards based largely on the political goals of an animal rights group that seeks to eventually shut down animal agriculture by government mandate," Stallman said. Other ... Flood recovery funds and flexibility needed for Mo. farmers A U.S. Department of Agriculture announcement recently regarding the availability of funding for the Emergency Conservation Program and Emergency Watershed Protection Program was welcome news for Missouri farmers, landowners and communities affected by natural disasters in 2011. In a letter to the USDA, Hurst's call for flexibility involves reallocating estimated unused funds from other states to unmet needs of farmers recovering from the Missouri River flood and allowing them to proceed ... Western Farm Show Health & Safety Roundup features safety demonstrations, health screenings Missouri Farm Bureau coordinates this annual favorite, bringing a dozen health and safety-related exhibits, screenings and experts to the Farm Show. Missouri Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Director Diane Olson hopes the Health & Safety Roundup will inspire the agricultural community to focus on year-round good health and workplace safety. With an emphasis on improving the quality of life for farmers and rural families, the Farm Show's Health & Safety Roundup includes some unique safety ... Ag secretary seeks waiver for illegal immigrants TOPEKA, Kan. (AP)--Facing pressure from large dairies and feedlots desperate for workers, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman is seeking a federal waiver that would allow companies to hire illegal immigrants. Other groups backing the idea include the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and local chamber affiliates, the Kansas Farm Bureau and building industry organizations. "I told them to let me do something out in western Kansas,' said Rodman, who has traveled as secretary to the U.S. ... Controversy swirls around potential GPS interference These industries fear potential interference to GPS receivers from the recently launched LightSquared communications network. The GPS community is concerned because testing has shown that LightSquared's ground-based transmissions overpower the relatively weak GPS signal from space. Although LightSquared will operate in its own radio band, that band is so close to the GPS signals that most GPS devices pick up the stronger LightSquared signal and become overloaded or jammed. Hereford Innovator Award presented Olsen Ranches Inc., Harrisburg, Neb., was honored with a Hereford Innovator Award by the American Hereford Association for its commitment to the Hereford industry and the National Reference Sire Program. Olsen Ranches has been a test herd for the AHA's National Reference Sire Program since 1999. AHA Director of Breed Improvement and Chief Operating Officer Jack Ward says, "The Olsens operate one of the most progressive commercial herds in the country and they have been instrumental in ... Follow 5 steps for better heifer reproduction Conception rate and percentage of heifers pregnant within three services are metrics commonly used to track performance of heifer reproduction. "Conception rate and percentage of heifers pregnant within three services keep enough heifers in the calving pipeline to maintain herd size. "The gold standard for monitoring reproduction in heifers, just as in cows, is the how quickly open heifers are converted to pregnant heifers or pregnancy rate. Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day planned for March 31 March 31 is the date for the Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day to be held at Kansas State University's Weber Arena in Manhattan. The day will bring together youth, parents, sheep project leaders and others to increase their knowledge about sheep production and management. We work hard to provide a hands-on learning experience for younger participants," said Chelsea Tomascik, youth livestock coordinator at K-State. Self-feeding options for cattle Most cattle feeding is designed around daily or twice-daily deliveries of feed to meet the expected needs of the cattle being fed. The investment in feeding equipment may be very minimal for small numbers of cattle being hand-fed by placing feed in bunks with a bucket and fork. Creep feeds also typically are self-fed to nursing calves in feeders with cages to restrict access to cows. AHC explains changes in tax benefits for horse owners But the bill ultimately passed by Congress did not extend the Section 179 expense deduction or 100 percent bonus depreciation at the 2011 levels. The 179 expense deduction applies to horses, farm equipment and other depreciable property used in a business and permits a horse owner or breeder to write-off up to $125,000 in assets purchased and placed in service in one's horse business in 2012. Bonus depreciation allows horse owners and other horse businesses to write off 50 percent of the ... Report: Nation's cattle herd continues decline In a report that likely foreshadows higher beef prices for consumers at the meat counter, the National Agricultural Statistics Service counted 90.8 million head of cattle and calves in the United States as of Jan. 1. Texas still leads the nation with 11.9 million head of cattle and calves, but its numbers fell by 11 percent. The decline was less severe in Kansas, where cattle numbers fell 3 percent to 6.1 million head, according to the report. Tool helps show U.S. soy's sustainability U.S. soybean farmers now have an updated tool that can meet the needs of some customers who want proof U.S. soy has been sustainably produced. That's why the soybean checkoff continues to support the Field to Market alliance and its updated Fieldprint Calculator, a tool U.S. soybean farmers can use to help measure, improve and demonstrate their sustainability performance. Nebraska soybean farmer Mike Thede notes that checkoff-funded research has proven the sustainability performance of U.S. ... Forest Stewardship Conference is March 10 Additional conference information is available online at www.extension.iastate.edu/forestry, including the conference brochure and registration materials. The conference is presented in partnership with the cooperative extension ervices at Iowa State University and University of Illinois; the departments of natural resources from Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin; the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University; and the Department of Natural Resources and ... Webinar will cover 2012 crop insurance, marketing As farmers' costs of production increase, risk management tools, including crop insurance and marketing decisions, are vital to the success of their operations. The free, live webinar features Ed Kordick, IFBF commodity services manager, and William Edwards, Iowa State University professor of economics. "The webinar will address the changes for 2012 in crop insurance, which is a main component in crop risk management. Cover crops to open the 2012 Third Crop Producer Meeting series Join University of Minnesota Extension and Rural Advantage for the 8th annual Third Crop Producer Meetings. "Cover Crops Research and Experiences" will begin with a presentation on the Minnesota Cover Crops Decision Tool. Minnesota farmer Carmen Fernholz has been using cover crops for a number of years. Kansas Soybean Commission meeting set for Feb. 11 The Kansas Soybean Commission will conduct a regular meeting Feb. 11 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Overland Park. The commissioners will discuss current and future research projects, market-development activities, educational programs, and administrative items. To suggest additional discussion topics or to obtain a complete agenda, the location of the meeting room or instructions for calling into the meeting, contact KSC Administrator Kenlon Johannes at johannes@âåkansassoybeans.org or ... Women in Agriculture conference is Feb. 11 Women in Agriculture is the topic for the upcoming conference in Guymon on Feb. 11. Keynote speaker Jennifer Reynolds is one of the hosts of "Discover Oklahoma" television program. The event is hosted by Texas County OSU Extension, Beaver County OSU Extension, Cimarron County OSU Extension, Bank of the Panhandle, Main Street Guymon, Texas County Conservation District, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Search for Missouri Century Farms continues If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1912, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. "Missouri Farm Bureau is a proud partner in the recognition of century farms," said Blake Hurst, president. Applicants certified as owners of a 2012 Missouri Century Farm will be recognized by the local MU Extension office in the county where the farm is located. Wheat growers learn about export opportunities in Portland By helping consumers of U.S. wheat improve their own markets for finished products, the WMC is one way to improve export markets for American wheat. The WMC is supported by U.S. Wheat Associates, as well as with funding from several state wheat commissions, such as the Nebraska Wheat Board. Finally, Steve Wirsching, the director of U.S. Wheat Associates West Coast Office, sat the team down for a look into the role U.S. Wheat plays in promoting export sales of wheat. Amarillo livestock auction summary Heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 189.00 to 191.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 157.00 to 169.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 153.50 to 160.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, few 241 lbs., 182.00; 300 to 350 lbs., 180.00 to 184.00, 350 to 400 lbs., 169.00 to 176.00; 450 to 500 lbs., Thin 165.00 to 168.50; few 557 lbs., 148.50; 650 to 700 lbs., 142.00 to 146.50; load 709 lbs., 143.50, few 786 lbs., fleshy 126.00. Bred cows: Medium and large frame 1 to 2, Young, 1 to 3 months bred, 865 to 1035 ... Springfield livestock auction report Medium and large frame 1 to 2, package 280 lbs., 206.50; 350 to 400 lbs., 189.50 to 198.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 163.50 to 186.00; 500 to 575 lbs., 161.00 to 177.50; 625 to 675 lbs., 150.00 to 166.50; 700 to 775 lbs., 137.00 to 152.50; package 819 lbs., 143.00; package 948 lbs., 120.00. Medium and large frame 2, package 310 lbs., thin 182.00. Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 325 to 400 lbs., 172.00 to 190.00; 400 to 500 lbs., 160.00 to 182.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 146.00 to 164.00; 600 to ... Pratt feeder cattle auction report Slaughter cows: Breakers, 75 to 80% lean, 78.00 to 81.00; low dressing, 76.00. Lean, 85 to 90% lean, 69.50 to 73.00; high dressing, 74.50 to 78.50; low dressing, 63.00 to 67.50. Slaughter bulls: Yield grade 1 to 2, 90.50 to 94.00; high dressing 95.00 to 100.00; low dressing, 87.00 to 89.50. Tama feeder cattle auction report Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 2 head, 318 lbs., 172.50; 11 head, 387 lbs., 168.00 to 170.00 (168.55); 16 head, 415 to 435 lbs., 164.00 to 166.00 (164.97); 465 to 495 lbs., 155.00 to 164.00 (159.67); 504 to 544 lbs., 155.00 to 164.50 (158.38); 555 to 595 lbs., 154.00 to 164.00 (161.26); 603 to 649 lbs., 142.50 to 156.25 (148.17) calves; 653 to 685 lbs., 140.75 to 147.50 (143.18) calves; 701 to 739 lbs., 136.00 to 141.00 (138.41) calves; 755 to 770 lbs., 130.00 to 138.00 (134.01) ... Texas Direct feeder cattle summary Medium and large frame 1 to 2, FOB price, 585 lbs., 154.50; 650 to 700 lbs., 149.35 to 150.80; 750 to 800 lbs., 143.65 to 148.35; 800 to 850 lbs., 139.15 to 140.65; 925 lbs., 130.25. Delivered price, 450 to 500 lbs., Mexican Origin 150.00; 600 lbs., 159.50; 700 lbs., 152.00; 800 to 850 lbs., 143.00 to 147.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, FOB price, 600 to 700 lbs., 134.60 to 138.60; 750 lbs., 134.00. Delivered price, 650 lbs., 143.00. Future delivery, delivered price 600 to 700 lbs., ... Tulsa livestock auction report Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 244 lbs., 215.00 thin fleshed; 5 head, 302 to 330 lbs., 191.00 to 201.00 (195.21); 358 to 390 lbs., 176.00 to 194.50 (184.12); 7 head, 401 to 402 lbs., 160.50 to 186.00 (171.44); 5 head, 436 lbs., 197.00 thin fleshed; 6 head, 477 lbs., 161.00; 6 head, 733 lbs., 140.00. Medium and large frame 2, 6 head, 355 to 365 lbs., 170.00 to 175.00 (172.16); 16 head, 500 to 545 lbs., 149.00 to 161.00 (155.23). Medium and large frame 2, 328 to 348 lbs., 140.00 to ... 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 18 to 19 cents higher. 2 yellow corn in north central Colorado was mostly 7 cents higher and $6.02 to $6.49 per bushel. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady $47 to $50 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were $45 to $48. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $45. Great Northerns were steady at $42 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. Grains inspected for export for week ending Jan. 26: Wheat totaled 18.7 million bushels, up 900 thousand bushels; corn 22.7 million bushels, down 13.5 million bushels; sorghum 289 thousand bushels, down 595 thousand bushels and soybeans 41.5 million bushels, up 5.1 million bushels compared to a week ago. Year to date: Wheat totaled 556.7 down 99.5 million; corn 671.1 down 11.8 million; sorghum 32.2 million down 27.3 million, and soybeans 718.0 down 261.4 million. Terminal wheat bids, paid ... 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly steady. 2 yellow corn in north central Colorado was mostly steady and $6.13 to $6.57 per bushel. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady to firm $45 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were steady to $2 higher at $43 to $45. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $45. Great Northerns were steady at $42 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. Grains start week with solid gains Terminal wheat bids, paid for truck delivery, included Kansas City, $6.73, up 18 cents; Minneapolis, $8.44 3/4, up 8 3/4 cents; Portland, $6.10 to $6.30, up 5 to 15 cents; St. Louis, $6.54, up 17 cents. No. 1, price paid for truck delivery, included: Kansas City, $12.23, up 36 cents; Minneapolis, no bids; southern Iowa, $12.03 to $12.09, up 36 1/2 cents; central Illinois processors, $12.23 to $12.29, up 36 1/2 cents. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, $7.58 to $8.09, unchanged; 12% ... Grains close higher, soybeans lead way Terminal corn bids, U.S. No. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, $7.38 to $7.63, up 3 cents; 12% protein, $7.58 to $7.88, up 3 cents; 13% protein, $7.78 to $8.08, up 3 cents; 14% protein, $8.21 to $8.36, up 3 cents. The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the close grain report for Jan. 24, reported in futures trading that Chicago March soft red winter wheat was $6.33 1/2 cents, up 13 3/4 cents; March corn, $6.30 1/2 up 10 1/4 cents; and March soybeans, $12.20, up 2 1/2 cents. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 12 to 13 cents higher. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady to $1 higher $45 to $48 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, ... The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for Jan. 3, reported in futures trading that Chicago March soft red winter wheat was $6.57 1/2, up 4 3/4 cents; March corn, $6.58 1/2, up 12 cents; and January soybeans, $12.18 1/4, up 19 3/4 cents. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 4 to 5 cents lower. 2 yellow corn in north central Colorado was mostly 12 cents higher and $6.20 to $6.60 per bushel. Grains see solid gains for new year Terminal wheat bids, paid for truck delivery, included Kansas City, $6.88, down 4 cents; Minneapolis, $8.99 1/4, down 5 1/4 cents; Portland, $6.10 to $6.30, up 5 to 10 cents; St. Louis, $6.66, up 4 cents. No. 2 yellow, price paid for truck deliver, included: Kansas City, $6.74, up 17 to 12 cents; Minneapolis, no bids; southern Iowa, $6.37 1/2 to $6.43 1/2, up 9 to 12 cents; Omaha, $6.47 to $6.50, up 10 cents. No. 1, price paid for truck delivery, included: Kansas City, $12.08, up 14 cents; ...
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By Larry Dreiling 
By Jennifer M. Latzke 
