Category: Ag News
Sep 30
The Message in the Weeds
Maddy Westbrook writes: Most producers have had the experience. You’re driving through a pasture when a patch of ragweed catches your eye. Or maybe it’s sandbur creeping into a grazing paddock or thistles standing above the forage canopy. Your mind shifts to a familiar question: How do I get rid of it? But what if …
Sep 30
Sen. Lankford Highlights Trump Greetings for Oklahoma Ranchers and Fairgoers Heading to Tulsa State Fair
Oklahoma ranchers, farmers, and fairgoers heading to the annual Tulsa State Fair received special recognition ahead of opening day, as U.S. Senator James Lankford shared a message highlighting greetings sent to Oklahomans from former President Donald Trump. The Tulsa State Fair officially kicks off tomorrow, bringing together agricultural producers, youth exhibitors, livestock competitors, and families …
Sep 30
Allendale’s Rich Nelson Analyzes USDA Small Grains Summary and Quarterly Grain Stocks
In a detailed market review, Allendale’s Rich Nelson broke down the USDA quarterly grain stocks and small grains summary with Farm Director KC Sheperd, outlining what shifting supply balances mean for producers navigating wheat, corn, and soybean marketing decisions. While old-crop and new-crop supply data presented both positive and bearish surprises, export headwinds and weather …
Sep 30
Corn Inventories Rise Across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas While Wheat Stocks Fall
The latest USDA Grain Stocks report shows higher corn inventories across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, while wheat stocks declined in all three states compared with a year ago. The report, released September 30 by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, reflects grain stocks stored as of September 1, 2026. Corn Stocks Increase Across Southern Plains Corn …
Sep 30
Cow-Calf Corner Paul Beck: Grazing Failed Cotton to Extend Grazing
Drought conditions this summer have impacted pasture and range conditions in much of the Southern Great Plains. Many producers have already started feeding hay, which is especially concerning because hay supplies are already short going into the normal winter feeding period. The drought and hot weather have also impacted crop conditions. The USDA Crop Progress …
Sep 30
Archer Named Chair of The Energy Council
Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, has been elected chair of The Energy Council, an international nonpartisan organization focused on energy policy. He was elected chair during the Council’s annual meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last week. Archer, who served as vice chair of the Council’s Executive Committee last year, joined the Executive Committee last February …
Sep 30
Glynn Tonsor Explains How Kansas Plant Disruptions Could Affect Cattle Markets
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from K-State livestock market economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor on the ongoing labor disruptions at meatpacking facilities in southwestern Kansas and what they could mean for cattle and beef markets. Labor Disruptions Could Pressure Cattle Prices Tonsor says the beef packing industry depends …
Sep 30
Oklahoma Ag Expo on the River Heads to OKANA with Full Lineup of Speakers, CEUs, and Networking
Oklahoma’s premier agricultural gathering is preparing for a change of scenery this fall as the Oklahoma Ag Expo on the River relocates to OKANA in Oklahoma City. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Ashley Tucker Randolph with the Oklahoma Ag Expo to discuss what attendees, exhibitors, and agricultural producers can expect from the …
Sep 30
Wednesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
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