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Lowest Hard Red Winter Wheat Production Since 1957 Highlighted in Latest WASDE Report
Tue May 12th, 2026 13:14:03 CDT
The agricultural landscape shifted significantly following the release of the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The data delivered a series of unexpected shocks to the grain and fiber sectors, specifically concerning the WASDE report wheat production. Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Allendale’s Rich Nelson to digest the numbers, which provided ...
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Hard Red Winter Wheat In Southern Plains States Plummet Versus A Year Ago
Tue May 12th, 2026 16:08:01 CDT
Picture Credit Of Dennis Schoenhals of OK wheat Growers at 2026 Wheat Tour Near Plainfield Ks The latest USDA crop report shows a tough year developing for wheat across the Southern Plains, while hay supplies remain tight and cotton is seeing mixed results in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. For wheat, all three states are dealing with drought ...
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Ben Hale: Oklahoma Cattle Trade Turns Volatile as Cash Prices Push Higher
Tue May 12th, 2026 8:34:59 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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Eastern Red Cedar and Woody Encroachment Threaten Great Plains Grasslands Tue May 12th, 2026 9:44:02 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Dirac Twidwell, professor and rangeland ecologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he leads the Large-Scale Rangeland Conservation Lab. They discussed the growing concern surrounding grassland loss and woody encroachment across the United States, a major topic of discussion at the recent U.S. Roundtable ...
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