Apr 07
Commodity markets continue to respond to press conferences and social media posts about the Iran war. The status of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear with timelines for the ending of the conflict ranging from a week to months. Regardless of the timeline, elevated energy prices look to hold well into the fall. Greater volatility …
Apr 07
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 …
Apr 07
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the agency is reopening the 2025 crop acreage reporting period required for specialty crop producers who want to apply for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program. Announced by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Feb. 13, the ASCF program is designed to help address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflation, and market losses from foreign competitors engaging in …
Apr 07
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the multidistrict “right to repair” litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. This settlement addresses the issues raised in the 2022 complaint and brings this case to an end with no finding …
Apr 07
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 07
Oklahoma National Stockyards had a light run of 2,773 on April 6th versus 7,622 a week earlier. Compared to last week: All classes lightly tested following the Easter Holiday. Feeder steers and heifers steady to 4.00 higher. Steer calves mostly steady. Heifer calves 2.00-5.00 higher. Demand good for all classes. Quality average to attractive with …
Apr 07
The April 6, 2026 market at Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 7,808. compared to 10,609 a week ago. Compared to last week feeder steers under 600 lbs. sold 15.00 up to 50.00 higher. Heavier weights sold steady to 15.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold steady to 5.00 higher with the exception of light …
Apr 06
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 6th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 3%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 12% good to excellent, 54% very poor to poor, and 34% fair. Kansas winter wheat crop is ranked 35% good to excellent, 38% fair, and 24% poor to very poor. …
Apr 06
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved an expanded $133.36 million investment in a new Meat Sciences & Technology Center, keeping the facility on the main campus and positioning it as the anchor of a future agriculture district. The now $133.36 million investment adds $18.76 million to the previously approved project, and …
