Mar 06
Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport recently spoke with Kristine Nichols, coordinator of the Southern Oklahoma Urban and Small Farm Hub at Murray State College, to discuss a new effort aimed at supporting producers and local agriculture in the region. Nichols said the Ag hub was created through collaboration between multiple partners to strengthen agricultural opportunities …
Mar 06
Oklahoma State University /OSU wheat varieties have achieved a historic milestone, claiming all ten of the top spots for planted acres of Hard Red Winter Wheat in Oklahoma. According to the March 2026 Oklahoma Variety Report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, this marks the eighth consecutive year that OSU-developed varieties have led the …
Mar 06
For more than three decades, Ken and Julie Maschhoff have stood at the helm of one of the largest and most influential pork production companies in the United States. Under their leadership, the family operation grew to span multiple states and support the livelihoods of hundreds of people. “Beyond their business, Ken and Julie have …
Mar 06
Authors: Jennifer S. Friedel, Esq. and Henry Davenport, LUVA Fellow Virginia Tech, Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Southern Ag Today. Court dockets and regulatory desks are no stranger to pesticide legal challenges. Public concern about health and environmental implications, and what seems like an unceasing cycle of litigation, surrounds their use. At the federal …
Mar 06
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Justin Hossfeld, National Sales Manager for Range and Pasture with Envu, about how new technology is changing the way ranchers manage grass, cattle, and time. Hossfeld emphasized that Envu is uniquely focused on range, pasture, and environmental science. As he explained, “We are …
Mar 06
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is one of the most resilient and productive warm-season perennial grasses used in pastures and hay systems and has been used for conservation management throughout the southern United States. However, Bermuda grass is an introduced species that requires significant attention and maintenance. Those who planted Bermuda years ago are now looking …
Mar 06
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
