Aug 04
Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture write in the latest CME Ag Economy Barometer that Farmer sentiment improved in July, ending three consecutive months of decline, as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index increased from 113 points in June to 126 points in July (see Figure 1). Both subindices also …
Aug 04
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson sat down with Justin Talley, head of Oklahoma State University’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show to discuss the latest efforts to prevent New World screwworm from reaching Oklahoma. “Right now, there is a concern with any type of animals …
Aug 04
This article addresses the benefits of early weaning beef calves. As we work through the hot, sultry, “dog days” of summer, when perennial warm-season grasses can still look green even as their nutritional value declines, weaning calves now holds the potential to enhance the profitability and efficiency of cow-calf operations. Early weaning can improve the reproductive performance of …
Aug 04
Following the U.S. House of Representative’s approval of a budget resolution that includes $12 billion in much-needed economic aid for farmers and ranchers, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall sent a letter today to Senate leadership encouraging the chamber to advance the budget resolution. “Due to persistent financial challenges across the agricultural economy, the …
Aug 04
On Monday, Congressman Brecheen announced his August town hall schedule which includes stops in 15 different cities. Monday, August 24th, 2026 8:00am – 9:00am Tishomingo Town Hall Johnston County Library 116 W. Main St. Tishomingo, OK 73460 10:00am – 11:00am Durant Town Hall Donald W. Reynolds Library 1515 W. Main St. Durant, OK 74701 12:00pm – 1:00pm …
Aug 04
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 …
Aug 04
When most people hear the phrase horse therapy, they often picture a person riding a horse as part of a rehabilitation program. While that is certainly one way horses help people, the reality is much broader and more complex. Horses are increasingly being incorporated into educational programs, adaptive riding activities, and therapeutic interventions that support a …
Aug 04
Jada Thompson, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Ryan Loy, Assistant Professor and Extension Economist, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly called bird flu refers to the H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b strain of avian influenza, which was detected in the United States in 2022. The term “highly pathogenic” …
Aug 04
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
