This week on the podcast, I interview several people who are involved in the Alfalfa County Musk Thistle Weevil Roundup. Musk thistles were labeled a noxious weed in Oklahoma in 1994 and since then producers are doing their best to control this weed. Lucky for us, there are several tiny weevil species that love the [ Read More ]

This week, we are featuring part two of an episode highlighting research that is looking into Distillers Grains as a summer supplement for growing season improved and native grass pastures in Oklahoma. For those who are familiar with the Oklahoma Gold and Super Gold programs that are using small package supplements to increase gains on [ Read More ]

This week the area staff comes together to provide a short update on oats as a forage crop this spring. Refer to our past episode Vote for Oats! for additional information on oats as a forage crop. Transcript for this episode ### Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal [ Read More ]

This week we introduce Alberto Amador, our new West District Area Ag Economist. Transcript for this Episode ### Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does [ Read More ]

This week we are joined by Dr. Derrell Peel for a year end wrap up on the livestock markets. Dana and Derrell discuss the beef markets, industry craziness, and consumer demand…with a little holiday fun thrown in. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Transcript for this Episode ### Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity [ Read More ]

This week we are listening to an interview Dana did with Dr. Meredyth Jones last spring about Goat Pneumonia. Transcript for this Episode ### Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal [ Read More ]

Tune in this week for a discussion between Dana Zook and NE Extension Ag Economist Scott Clawson about retaining of ownership of calves on this farm. Without a solid grazing option of wheat pasture, many producers are weighing the decision of sell vs. retain on their fall calves. Tune in for a breakdown of this [ Read More ]

OSU Extension Factsheet on the Asian Longhorn Tick Link to submittal form of suspected Asian Longhorn Tick to OK Disease Diagnostic Lab Transcript of episode ### Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy [ Read More ]

This week I am excited to share a conversation I had with Dr. Rosslyn Biggs and Dr. Jared Taylor in the spring. The idea of One Health can seem complicated at first but at it’s core, its really just taking a closer look at the health of the people of our state. OSU has taken [ Read More ]

This week Dana and Dr. Peel come together to discuss the economics of heifer retention and herd expansion. This is chock full of discussion about what is going on behind the scenes of the cattle industry with prices and expansion. Tune in! Interested in receiving Cow Calf Corner Newsletter? – Click or tap to visit [ Read More ]