US crude stocks including those at the Cushing Hub slipped last week

Crude oil stocks across the U.S. and at the Cushing Hub in Oklahoma fell in the past week reported the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Cushing’s stocks fell 100,000 barrels from 31.5 million on March 8 to 31.4 million on March 15.

‘Not all proteins are created equal,’ research shows

From staff reports National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Executive Director of Nutrition and Research Dr. Shalene McNeill reviewed the latest beef nutrition research. “Research takes forever to get those results, so it is a patient process,” McNeill said.

NCBA emphasizes nutrient-dense beef for 2025 dietary guidelines

From staff reports Dr. Shalene McNeill, Executive Director of Nutrition Research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, recently examined dietary guidelines for 2025.

Rodenberger eyes markets, applauds industry efficiency

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing partner Bob Rodenberger recently assessed the strength of Oklahoma’s cattle market. “Agriculture is in r eally good shape,” Rodenberger said.

Producers should plan for frequent extreme weather

From staff reports Oklahoma Crop Progress and Condition Report’s latest release on March 18, 2024, marked decreases in the preferability of winter wheat conditions. Winter wheat jointing, which showcases a transition from vegetative to reproductive growth, reached 14%, down f ive points from 2023.

NCBA and OCA applaud vote to block Paraguayan beef imports

From staff reports The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the U.S. Senate for passing a resolution to block Paraguayan beef imports. The resolution comes in response to a U.S.

Perspective plantings and quarterly grain stocks reports

From staff reports This week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about the latest crop prices and more.

Kiamichi River hydropower project rejected

ALBION – An out-ofstate company’s plan to build a hydropower plant on an eastern Oklahoma river in order to generate electricity for Texas foundered on the shoals of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Early voting begins March 28

From staff reports Early voting starts Thursday, March 28, for voters in Comanche County. Voters unable to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their county election board.

Stephens Co. seeks federal grant for water project

DUNCAN – Stephens County is asking the federal government for help covering the cost of improving access to water at the location of a former refinery.