Jun 11
The June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report has officially been released, sparking widespread discussion across the agricultural sector regarding its implications for the upcoming marketing year. To break down the numbers and understand what these adjustments mean for producers, Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Rich Nelson, the Chief Strategist …
Jun 11
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) led an oversight hearing examining how the U.S. Department of Agriculture is addressing the challenges facing farmers, ranchers and foresters while advancing policies to strengthen rural America. The following is the Chairman’s opening statement as prepared for delivery: “Good morning and welcome. It …
Jun 11
Zoetis published its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress achieved in 2025 through its Driven to Care strategy. This report marks a significant milestone as Zoetis delivers on its initial aspirations set in 2021 and introduces its next phase with renewed focus across Communities, Animals, and the Planet. Formalized in 2021, the Zoetis Driven to Care sustainability …
Jun 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Danny Jones of Superior Livestock about the strong cattle market, summer video sales, and the outlook for the beef industry as 2026 moves into its second half. Superior Livestock is the nation’s largest video livestock market- in 1987, visionary cattlemen Jim Odle and …
Jun 11
Adel Pezeshki, associate professor in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences, received the Excellence in Graduate Student Advising and Mentoring Award at the Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarships and Awards Banquet in March. Pezeshki has worked in the department since 2016, serving as the primary advisor for eight Ph.D. and two master’s students. Additionally, he …
Jun 11
Prevented planting insurance, a component of the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP), provides compensation when adverse weather conditions prevent farmers from planting insured crops. This protection is embedded within standard crop insurance policies and is directly linked to the elected coverage level: higher coverage levels mechanically translate into higher prevented planting payments. Historically, farmers could …
Jun 11
Oklahoma is currently locked in a battle with standard summer weather, but a massive shift in the tropical Pacific Ocean is about to reshape the long-term weather outlook. State Climatologist Gary McManus highlights that while short-term forecasts feature intense heat and severe storms, the big news is the official arrival of El Niño. Before looking …
Jun 11
With just one week remaining until the 2026 R-CALF USA National Convention and Trade Show, R-CALF USA announced its final convention program and speaker lineup. The convention, themed “Fire in the Brand,” will be held June 16-18 at The Monument in Rapid City, South Dakota, bringing together hundreds of cattle and sheep producers from across …
Jun 11
Key Takeaways The U.S. farm economy is currently in the 12th consecutive quarter of a farm economic downturn, and given the cumulative effect of inflation, new economic pressures on input costs such as fertilizers and fuel, and crop prices below breakeven, how long the current downturn lasts will depend a lot on congressional action in the …
Jun 11
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Despite recent rainfall improving conditions in parts of Oklahoma, drought continues to grip much of the state, with exceptional drought remaining entrenched across portions of western Oklahoma. Producers in the hardest-hit areas are still facing the effects of prolonged dryness, including stressed pastures, reduced forage production, and …
