Apr 14
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 14
Grain markets continue to reflect the ample supply available around the globe with volatility emerging on an event driven basis due to geopolitics, weather, and trade. As the markets move into spring planting season, an expectation of recent price dynamics continuing seems a reasonable assumption given the uncertainty in place. Farm Director KC Sheperd notes …
Apr 14
As covered last week, in recent years there has been a significant increase in the percentage of fed cattle in the US reaching the USDA Quality Grade of Prime. This level of quality is driven primarily by the degree of marbling in the ribeye at the 12th-13th rib interface of a beef carcass. Historically speaking, the …
Apr 14
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 14
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. Bob Weaber of Kansas State from his presentation in the OSU Thursday Ranchers Lunchtime Series on the Tug of War in the Cattle Industry. Dr. Weaber believes the future of the cow-calf business depends on building a more efficient, productive mama cow—one …
Apr 14
Today the Oklahoma House of Representatives showed its overwhelming, bipartisan support for legislation strengthening the state’s Strong Readers Act, giving teachers additional training and support and ensuring students can read by the third grade. Senate Bill 1778 includes early identification of reading deficiencies through consistent, statewide screening; targeted intervention grounded in the science of reading; …
Apr 14
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 14
The Oklahoma Legislature has not included funding for the new Agronomy Research Station (Agronomy Discovery Center) in the general state budget passed here in April. However, there is still an active effort this week to secure this funding through a standalone bill before the 2026 legislative session adjourns. HB4054 was considered in committees in both the House …
