Feb 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ben Weinheimer, president of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, about the sharp decline in Mexican feeder cattle entering U.S. feedlots and the broader implications for beef production. Industry sources believe that here in the first quarter of 2026, there are “almost no …
Feb 19
Large wildfires continue to impact parts of northwestern Oklahoma and the Panhandle, with over 300,000 combined acres burned and a state of emergency in effect for Beaver, Texas, and Woodward counties. While dry and dangerous conditions persist today, February 19, 2026, fire spread potential is expected to be slightly lower than earlier in the week. …
Feb 19
Sowing the Seeds of Change: Dr. Allan Fritz on the Future of Wheat Breeding In a recent conversation, KC Sheperd met with Dr. Allan Fritz, a professor and wheat breeder at Kansas State University, to discuss the industry’s economic landscape and his upcoming transition to a new field. Redefining Value for the Grower A primary focus …
Feb 19
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma continues to face dry conditions, with the latest Drought Monitor showing nearly three-quarters of Oklahoma affected by moderate to extreme drought, unchanged from last week. While extreme drought has eased slightly to just over 9 percent of the state, large areas remain dry, and the 6-to-10-day …
Feb 19
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15)issued the following statement applauding President Trump’s Executive Order on the necessity of maintaining an adequate supply of glyphosate-based herbicides for national security: “Thank you to President Trump for acknowledging the importance of glyphosate-based herbicides in American agriculture. At the House Committee on Agriculture, we know that food security …
Feb 19
We have weathered our first shot of cold for the year and I hope everyone is holding up well. Over the last few weeks, there has been great deal of good information about feed and water needs of cows in cold weather. This week I wanted to touch on the use of corn as an …
Feb 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Feb 18
As destructive wildfires continue to sweep across Western Oklahoma, Senator James Lankford joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to provide a critical update on emergency response efforts, state-level relief, wildfire aid, and the mounting frustration over federal funding hurdles. With major fires like the Ranger Road Fire in Beaver County and the 43 Fire in Woodward …
Feb 18
Illegal dumpsites are more than an eyesore – they can pose serious environmental and public health risks. To help combat the issue of illegal roadside dumps, Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development to host an Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Who and what: Law enforcement professionals, …
