Yesterday, November 20
Oklahoma deer hunters play important economic role
Many Oklahomans may view the sport of deer hunting as simply a pastime, but hunting actually plays a significant role in the state’s economy as well, sustaining jobs, drawing in-state as well as out-of-state business and flooding the economy with millions of dollars each year.
Wednesday, November 19
OK grain prices 11/19/08
Oklahoma City — Here are the closing prices for the cash grain markets for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, as reported by the USDA.
U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: 1 to 2 cents lower. 4.05-4.90
OK hog report 11/19/08
Oklahoma City — Here is the slaughter hog report for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, from the Oklahoma National Stockyards Hog Buying Station in Oklahoma City, OK, as reported by the USDA.
Receipts: 60
Upbeat mood for ag bankers
Better-than-expected harvests have strengthened farmers’ credit ratings according to agricultural lenders attending the annual National Agricultural Bankers Conference this week.
Major winter storms may aim for Midwest
The Midwest and Great Lakes regions face major winter storms in 2008-09, according to Bryce Anderson, DTN ag meteorologist and DTN analyst, which falls right along what the farmers are telling me. But, of course, the winter forecast facing the Panhandle isn’t as clearcut.
Slinging a smooth stone
By C.F. David / Boise City News editor
It’s odd yet frightening, all the hand-wringing, leading up to, during and now after, the latest presidential election. President-Elect Obama wasn’t my choice … but … no matter how you voted, as a U.S. Citizen, like it or not, he’s both YOUR and MY president.
SWAT trainees walk the walk
The dozen participants in the advanced SWAT training ongoing in Guymon this week hit the streets Tuesday.
Report: OK economy outpacing national averages
An OSU economist has looked into his crystal ball and predicted that Oklahoma job growth will be flat next year, but the state’s employment picture will continue to be better than that of the nation.
Con. Lucas in line to be ranking member on House Ag Committee
A Washington ag lobbyist who spent time Tuesday tracking the Steering Committee for the House Republicans told Ron Hayes of the Oklahoma Farm Report that it appears that Con. Frank Lucas of Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District could be named the ranking minority member of the House Ag Committee as early as today or Thursday.
Tuesday, November 18
OK grain prices 11/18/08
Oklahoma City — Here are the closing prices for the cash grain markets for Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, as reported by the USDA.
U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: Steady to 5 cents lower. 4.06-4.92
