OSU’s Todd Hubbs writes in his weekly market letter: Commodity markets remain sensitive to outcomes in the Middle East. Weather issues are starting to move to the forefront as spring planting gets underway. As has been stated over the last few weeks, expect higher volatility in agricultural markets over the near term with large price …
Category: Ag News
Apr 21
Hugh Aljoe with Noble Research Institute Believes Stocking Rate Key to Ranch Profitability
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Hugh Aljoe, who says the Noble Research Institute has sharpened its mission around helping farmers and ranchers improve grazing land resiliency and ranch profitability. Noble’s New Focus: Land Health and Profitability Aljoe said Noble has shifted its efforts to deliver measurable results …
Apr 21
Cow Calf Corner Mark Johnson: Controlling Flies in Cow-Calf Operations
One of the realities of beef production in Oklahoma is dealing with significant fly populations. The Oklahoma beef cattle industry loses millions of dollars each year due to external parasites. Blood loss, irritation and annoyance lead to reduced levels of performance due to flies. Horn flies, Stable Flies, house flies or horse flies must be …
Apr 21
New Sterile Fly Production Facility Marks Major Milestone in Screw Worm Combat
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently highlighted a significant advancement in American agriculture with the groundbreaking of a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Texas. This collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Army Corps of Engineers is a pivotal component of the USDA’s strategy to combat the …
Apr 21
Resilient Calf Prices, Rising Input Costs, & Relentless Drought
Last year was an interesting year for the cattle industry, which came with its own set of rewards and challenges for cattle producers. The first quarter of 2026 has not fallen short of keeping things interesting, for lack of a better term. Continued drought conditions, rising input costs due to the Iran war, and uncertainty …
Apr 21
Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesses
The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider funding for 2027. On Monday, the groups, representing 17 states, sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees requesting $5 million for the …
Apr 21
Introducing McKenzie Boyer of the Claremore FFA, Your 2026 Northeast Area Star in Agricultural Business
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 21
Register for AITC State Summer Conference!
We are THRILLED to begin registration for our annual state summer conference! This year there is a small registration fee of $35 dollars for the day. We are at a bigger venue with more room to spread out and more space in those fantastic breakout sessions. We cannot wait for you to join us for …
Apr 21
Tuesday 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.






















