Jul 20
Oklahoma State University (OSU) is bringing back a personalized, tactile learning experience for producers and consultants with its upcoming Demo Day in Chickasha on July 27th. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with OSU’s Brian Arnall to discuss how this event departs from traditional field days by focusing on interactive, extension-centric learning. The focus of …
Jul 20
From January through May of 2026, total beef exports are down 17.2 percent year over year. Beef exports have declined by one third since 2022, the year of record exports (Figure 1). Decreasing beef production and rising beef prices are moderating beef exports as expected. Beef exports to all markets have decreased since 2022 but …
Jul 20
R-CALF USA submitted formal comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed revisions to its grazing regulations. The proposal marks the first significant changes to BLM grazing policy in decades. While calling the proposal a long-needed step in the right direction, the organization recommended additional changes to improve the manner in which grazing is administered by …
Jul 20
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain about the historic cattle market, managing risk in a record-price environment, and whether the industry is beginning to see the first signs of herd expansion. Historic Prices, But Bigger Dollar Swings Close said 2026 has been one of …
Jul 20
Livestock chiropractic care is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for producers looking to improve animal mobility, comfort, performance, and overall well-being. According to Central Oklahoma livestock chiropractor Dr. Lacey Hoel, chiropractic treatments can benefit everything from show cattle and horses to dogs, sheep, goats, pigs, and even poultry. Speaking with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Hoel …
Jul 20
Article courtesy of: Authors: Michael Deliberto and Stacia Davis-Conger As crops enter the summer growing season, irrigation activities will be closely monitored as rising energy prices and drought have the potential to substantially increase irrigation costs. The conflict in the Middle East has caused fuel prices to increase, impacting farm production costs as the agricultural …
Jul 20
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 17
Two outstanding leaders in Oklahoma agriculture were recognized during the 2026 Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association Annual Meeting held July 8 at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford. The Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association presented the 2026 Mr. Wheat Award to Dennis Schoenhals of Kremlin, one of the association’s highest honors recognizing individuals whose lives …
