Mar 05
Amidst shifting geopolitical landscapes and the anticipation of pivotal USDA reports, grain markets are experiencing a period of strategic recalibration. Dr. Todd Hubbs, Oklahoma State University Extension Crops Market Specialist, recently discussed the current market trajectory and geopolitical tensions with Farm Director KC Sheperd, noting that while some sectors remain flat, others are finding new …
Mar 05
The Meat Institute today said Senator Schumer’s bill will destroy the meat packing industry, sending costs for consumers soaring, reducing union jobs, and harming livestock and poultry producers. “This proposal is absurd,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. “Schumer’s bill and other efforts to villainize meat packers is simply reckless election year …
Mar 05
Barbara O’Brien, president and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, announced she will retire at the end of her five-year term this fall. O’Brien was unanimously approved by the DMI Board of Directors as CEO on Oct. 11, 2021, and has since led the organization through a period …
Mar 05
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Promoting Regulatory Independence, Mastery, and Expansion for Meat Processing in Indian Country Act, also known as the PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act. This bill will support tribal meat processing operations by establishing self-governance …
Mar 05
Attorney General Genter Drummond is urging Oklahomans to remain alert and informed for National Slam the Scam Day, a nationwide effort to raise awareness and protect consumers from increasingly sophisticated scams that target individuals, businesses and government agencies. Scams continue to evolve in both scale and complexity, costing Americans billions each year. According to the Federal …
Mar 05
While Oklahomans have enjoyed a relatively quiet start to the week, State Climatologist Gary McManus warns that our streak of “dud” weather events is likely coming to an end. In his latest update, McManus noted that while “duds” are preferred when it comes to severe storms, the atmospheric setup for the remainder of the week …
Mar 05
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays talked at CattleCon26 with Mandy Carr Johnson, who leads the beef research efforts funded by the $1-per-head through the Beef Checkoff through the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Carr explains that the research portfolio she oversees covers a wide range of topics aimed at supporting …
Mar 05
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to tighten their grip across Oklahoma as dry weather lingers across much of the state. A combination of below-normal winter precipitation, warmer-than-average temperatures, and persistent winds has allowed drought conditions to intensify in recent weeks. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at …
Mar 05
During the 2026 USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, Hayden Steward, a senior economist with the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), provided a comprehensive look at the food price outlook for the coming year. Steward, who specializes in how food prices and consumer packaging affect purchasing patterns, shared data suggesting a return to historical norms in food …
Mar 05
While much of Oklahoma is seeing a reprieve from wildfire activity due to recent rainfall, critical fire weather conditions have prompted a Red Flag Warning for Cimarron County today. According to Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS), a Fire Weather Watch is also in effect for Friday across the entire Panhandle as a dryline intrusion threatens to …
