Feb 23
Call for Support: Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments As the fire season continues amid wildfires across Oklahoma, Oklahoma’s Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) are facing significant funding and supply shortages. These departments are the primary defense for rural communities, yet many operate with outdated gear and limited budgets. Here’s how to help: Community members can support these …
Feb 23
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom State Summer Conference! Come join us for a day dedicated to equipping and inspiring educators with engaging agricultural literacy resources and hands-on learning strategies! **Tuesday, July 7, 2026** **Edmond Conference Center** 2833 Conference Drive Edmond, OK 73034 Join fellow teachers from across the state …
Feb 23
Running a small cow-calf operation can be rewarding, but it is not without challenges. Larger farms spread their costs over more cows, making it harder for smaller herds to compete. There also tend to be scale efficiencies related to labor, input purchases, and other expenses that make larger operations more economically efficient. But smaller producers …
Feb 23
The National Corn Growers Association said today that the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, recently released by the chair of the House Committee on Agriculture, would improve existing programs for corn growers and rural America. The comments were included in a letter from the NCGA president to the committee leadership ahead of the …
Feb 23
By: Dianna Butler – the current and former wearers of that blue corduroy jacket. National FFA Week is upon us, which brings to mind the FFA programs across the state. However, most of us do not realize that the National FFA is under fire from political activists, and possibly others, demanding transparency in policies and …
Feb 23
A period of moderated fire weather over the weekend has allowed Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) and local fire departments to make significant progress on several large wildfires. While the calmer conditions have enabled some resources to be released for future assignments, officials warn that dry conditions and rising “Energy Release Components” (ERC) indicate a persistent …
Feb 23
The agricultural financial sector is currently navigating a period of normalization, following several years of record-high cash flows and historic liquidity. Jackson Takach, Chief Economist at Farmer Mac, provided a deep dive into the credit quality and lending trends shaping the industry during his presentation at the 2026 USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum and Why Farmland …
Feb 23
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Feb 20
The February USDA Cattle on Feed Report confirms a continuation of tight cattle supplies across the United States, reflecting ongoing pressure on both feedlot inventories and beef production capacity. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays sat down via telephone with Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Darrell Peel of Oklahoma State University, who says total cattle on …
Feb 20
According to the weekly market report released on Friday, February 20th by the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, both steers and heifers were sold for $249 out of the Association’s feedlots- up a dollar from a week ago. According to the National Beef Wire- In the Western Cornbelt, trade was moderate to active on good demand, …
