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Oklahoma Cattle Markets Adjust to Summer Conditions, Ben Hale Says
Tue Jun 2nd, 2026 11:05:10 CDT
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the ...
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NASA Agriculture Data Helps Farmers Improve Water Use and Drought Decisions
Tue Jun 2nd, 2026 10:33:28 CDT
Farmers are navigating a time when precision and timely information can make all the difference—and some of the most valuable tools are coming from space. Oklahoma Farm Reports Maci Carter spoke with Karen St. Germain, with NASA. Germain says the agency has supported agriculture for decades, even if many producers don’t immediately make that connection. “Agriculture is ...
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Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Jumps to 23% Despite Poor Ratings
Mon Jun 1st, 2026 16:04:35 CDT
According to the latest crop progress report released on June 1st, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 100%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 13% good to excellent, 53% poor to very poor, and 34% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat harvested is at 23% this week compared to 7% last week. Kansas winter wheat headed is ...
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Economists Warn Uncertainty Still Looms Over Cattle Markets Tue Jun 2nd, 2026 8:44:40 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues to feature comments from a trio of cattle market economists — Dr. Derrell Peel, Don Close, and Nevil Speer — about packer margins, beef demand, and the biggest risks facing cattle producers during a recent panel discussion at the U.S. Meat Export Federation ...
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