- 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo Kicks Off with New Venue and Record ParticipationMon Mar 9th, 2026 15:25:12 CDT
The 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) is officially underway at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. With hogs moving in this evening and the show starting Wednesday, the event is set to host over 8,000 exhibitors participating in various species competitions. Our own Ron Hays spoke with OYE’s Kass Newell about what to expect at this years ...Read more… - USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Advance Screwworm Preparedness with New Texas Sterile Fly FacilityMon Mar 9th, 2026 14:23:09 CDT
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced a construction contract with Mortenson Construction to build a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas to help with Screwworm Preparedness. This facility is a key component in Secretary Rollins’ sweeping 5-prong strategy (PDF, 1005 ...Read more… - Renewable Energy Boom in Oklahoma: What Landowners Need to Know Before Signing Wind or Solar LeasesMon Mar 9th, 2026 9:05:38 CDT
Shannon Ferrell, an agricultural economics professor at Oklahoma State University, joined associate farm reporter Carli Davenport to discuss the rapid expansion of renewable energy across Oklahoma and what it means for landowners. Ferrell explained that the biggest driver behind the surge is economics, noting that “first and foremost, it’s price.” He added that advances in ...Read more…
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Beef Buzz
- John Stika: New Dietary Guidelines Add Momentum to Beef’s Protein Story Mon Mar 9th, 2026 10:29:29 CDTIn today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with John Stika about the growing momentum behind beef as a top protein choice for consumers. The conversation comes as new dietary guidelines and shifting consumer trends are putting a stronger spotlight on the role of protein—especially beef—in everyday diets. Stika says the newly ...Read more...
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