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Ben Hale: Oklahoma Cattle Market Sees Stronger Calf Prices as Wheat Pasture Demand Picks Up
Tue Nov 10th, 2026 8:21:04 CST
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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Crop Progress: Oklahoma Winter Wheat Planting Jumps to 77%
Mon Nov 9th, 2026 15:31:18 CST
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, U.S. Corn harvested stands at 81% and Soybeans harvested stands at 92%. U.S. Cotton harvested stands at 71% and Sorghum harvested stands at 70%. U.S. Winter Wheat planting now stands at 89%, compared to 83% one week ago U.S. winter wheat emerged is at 76%. In Oklahoma, wheat planting ...
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Bringing NASA Down to Earth: How Satellite Technology and the Acres App Are Shaping Modern Agriculture
Mon Nov 9th, 2026 9:11:08 CST
Space exploration technology has long played an unseen yet pivotal role in everyday farming operations. From the satellite navigation systems steering autonomous tractors to the weather forecasting models developed alongside NOAA, the boundary between space and the farm field continues to blur. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Dr. Kent Martin, Professor of ...
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U.S. Beef Export Demand Remains Strong Despite Lower Volumes and Market Volatility Tue Nov 10th, 2026 9:23:29 CST
U.S. beef export demand remains strong through the first three quarters of 2026, even as export volumes face pressure from tighter supplies and market volatility. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), spoke with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays after a presentation he made to the Oklahoma Beef ...
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