Brandon Wiginton of Tyler was arrested on felony theft charges related to more than $96,000 in stolen hay and associated revenue in Cherokee and Smith counties. The arrest is the result of a multi-year investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers Larry Hand and Darrel Bobbitt. In August 2022, Special Rangers …
Category: Ag News
Mar 10
NCGA Comments on Fertilizer Prices and Availability
In response to ongoing developments in the Middle East, Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower released the following statement: “Farmers have navigated extremely high fertilizer prices for several years, and have faced sustained expensive input prices for the past four years. The uncertainty in the Middle East complicates this situation as …
Mar 10
March WASDE Report Reveals Quiet Domestic Market with Significant Global Adjustments
The latest March WASDE (World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates) report has been released, and in a recent conversation between Farm Director KC Sheperd and Allendale’s Rich Nelson, the results signaled a period of relative calm for domestic crop balances while highlighting tightening conditions in South America. Wheat Market Maintains Stability Amidst Competition The domestic …
Mar 10
Market Volatility and Geopolitical Tension Drive Grain Prices to Summer Highs
Grain markets experienced a significant rally over the past week, reaching price levels not seen since last summer. According to Dr. Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University, the upward movement in major grain commodities followed a sharp increase in oil prices triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict. As optimism for a quick resolution to the …
Mar 10
Enhanced Severe Weather Threat Brings Baseball-Sized Hail and Tornado Risk to Oklahoma
Oklahoma is facing a significant severe weather setup today as atmospheric conditions continue to “over-perform,” according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. The primary concerns involve an enhanced threat of very large hail, damaging winds, and the potential for additional tornadoes as the state nears a historical record for the month of March. Significant Hail and …
Mar 10
Ben Hale: Cattle Market Weathering Volatility Well
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 10
USMEF’s Erin Borror Talks One Year of No US Beef Exports Into China
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Erin Borror, Vice President of Economic Analysis with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, about the ongoing challenges surrounding U.S. beef exports to China. As the industry approaches the one-year anniversary of losing export access, Borror says the situation highlights just how unusual …
Mar 10
Cull Cow Prices High and Bull Prices Break $200
Authors: David Anderson and Josh Maples, Southern Ag Today Cow prices normally increase seasonally until about June each year. 2026 prices have had little seasonal increase, but they remain in record high territory. Auction prices in the Southern Plains for 85-90 percent lean cows have increased by about $3 per cwt to $167 per cwt since the …
Mar 10
OKFB, foundation for agriculture large-animal vet scholarship now available
Applications are now available for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau and OKFB Foundation for Agriculture’s large-animal veterinarian scholarship. This scholarship began as an effort to help create a pipeline of veterinarians who can provide essential services to farmers and ranchers. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $15,000 to a student who is studying …
Mar 10
OSU Equine News: Feeding the Insulin‑Dysregulated Horse: What Every Owner Should Know
Based on a seminar by Dr. Erica Macon presented at the 2026 Horse Owners WorkshopEndocrine disorders such as insulin dysregulation (ID), equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, formerly Cushing’s disease) are increasingly common in today’s horse population. Understanding how these conditions work — and how nutrition impacts them — is essential …
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