Category: Ag News
Mar 24
Dr. Derrell Peel Talks Carcass Weights, Drought Challenges, and High-Priced Cattle Markets
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, who discusses rising carcass weights, drought concerns, and managing risk in a volatile but strong cattle market. Carcass Weights Keep Climbing Peel says the industry continues to push cattle to heavier weights, noting, “We put about 50 pounds on …
Mar 24
USDA Promotes New, Voluntary “Product of USA” Label
Today, on National Agriculture Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform meat, poultry, and egg producers of the “Product of USA” voluntary labeling standard which went into effect on January 1, 2026, and increases consumer understanding of what the label means. “Our great …
Mar 24
Governor Kevin Stitt Appoints Energy Executive Alan Armstrong to U.S. Senate
Governor Kevin Stitt officially announced energy executive Alan Armstrong as his U.S. Senate appointee Tuesday morning, filling the vacancy created by Markwayne Mullin’s recent confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security. Armstrong, the former CEO of Williams Companies, steps into the role with a clear mandate to champion Oklahoma’s energy interests on the national stage. The …
Mar 24
Registration open for OKFB Foundation for Agriculture’s 2026 watermelon challenge
Second-grade teachers can now enroll their classrooms in a watermelon-growing contest through the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s fifth-annual Watermelon Challenge. During the challenge, students will grow their very own watermelon from seeds provided by the foundation for a chance to win prizes. The challenge illustrates the hard work and effort Oklahoma farmers and …
Mar 24
Energy Volatility and Drought Concerns Shape 2026 Wheat and Soybean Outlook
The global agricultural landscape is currently navigating a period of rare intensity as energy price shocks, geopolitical conflict, and persistent environmental challenges converge. According to Dr. Todd Hubbs of Oklahoma State University, the ongoing conflict with Iran has generated a level of market volatility and uncertainty seldom seen, with global oil prices showing no signs …
Mar 24
Ben Hale: Strong Cattle Market Continues with No Ceiling on Grazing Demand
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 …
Mar 24
NCFC Highlights Co-op Contributions on National Ag Day
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today joined agricultural organizations across the country in celebrating National Agriculture Day, recognizing the farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives who help provide the safe, abundant, and affordable food, fiber, fuel and renewable products Americans depend on every day. Observed each year, National Agriculture Day is an opportunity to increase …
Mar 24
NAWG Report Calls Attention to Costly Fertilizer Tariffs Impacting Wheat Growers
The National Association of Wheat Growers released a new report highlighting the significant financial burden that countervailing duties (CVD) on phosphate fertilizer imports have placed on U.S. wheat farmers. The report finds that these duties have greatly increased fertilizer costs, contributing to nearly $1 billion in additional expenses for wheat growers – alone – between …
Mar 24
Legislators React to Confirmation of Markwayne Mullin to DHS
– Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today released the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “Today is a proud day for Oklahoma,” Pro Tem Paxton said. “Markwayne Mullin has long been a strong voice for our state and our nation, and his confirmation as …
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