Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry. This analysis is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner.” Today, Dr. Peel talks about headwinds in beef exports. So far in 2022, beef exports have increased over the record …
Category: Ag News
Nov 07
Stay Food Safe this Thanksgiving Holiday
Keep your stomach full of turkey and free from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving holiday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s important to remember the steps to food safety during America’s biggest meal. “While the four steps to food safety — clean, separate, cook and chill — are important every day …
Nov 07
NMPF Ceo’s Corner: Embracing Change Brings Dairy’s Bright Future
Note: This column is adapted from NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern’s remarks at NMPF’s annual meeting, Oct. 25 in Denver. This year is finally starting to feel like the new normal has arrived. The masks are fewer, offices are more full, consumers have returned to restaurants, and kids are back in schools. But in …
Nov 07
Sorghum Leaders Present to World Food Program at Kansas Food Aid Event
National Sorghum Sorghum Producers Chairman Craig Meeker, board director Doug Keesling, Vice Chair Amy France and Kansas Grain Sorghum staff participated in events hosted by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) in Kansas this week, hosting World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley. At an event where volunteers packed food for Ukrainian refugees, …
Nov 07
High Diesel Prices Put Strain on Farmers
The average price of diesel is $5.32 per gallon, more than $1.50 above the same time last year. While prices are below the $5.81 peak in June, the high cost of fuel is hitting farmers hard as they navigate the fall harvest season. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the factors driving up fuel prices …
Nov 04
Oklahoma Grain Elevator Cash Bids as of 2 p.m. November 4, 2022
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:00:13 CDT
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture are now putting the Daily Cash Grain Report into a PDF format – we are saving that PDF and archiving them for today’s specific report. To see today’s update, click on the PDF report link at the bottom of this story.
In addition to the PDF of the daily report, you can also listen to the Cash Grain Report by calling 405-621-5533. Push 2 for the grain report.
Click here: 04986_OklaCashGrain11042022.pdf
Nov 04
OP-ED: Walters the Right Choice for Rural Oklahoma
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:59:26 CDT
The following Op-Ed was published on October 26th in the Southwest Ledger in Lawton- and can be found online on their website. Please note that the Southwest Ledger and the Oklahoma Farm Report are bot…
Nov 04
September Pork Exports Continue Upward Trend; Pace Cools for Beef
U.S. pork exports topped year-ago totals for the second consecutive month in September, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). September beef exports were below last year for the first time in 2022, but exports remain on a record pace through the first three quarters of the …
Nov 04
November 4, 2022, Market Wrap-Up with Justin Lewis
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:28:37 CDT

Listen to today’s report with Justin Lewis, by clicking or tapping on the LISTEN bar
Justin Lewis of KIS Futures has all the details on today’s agricultural markets for RON listeners, below.
Nov 04
Mariah Reimer Transitions to Executive Director for the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation announced today the promotion of Mariah Reimer to the role of Executive Director. Reimer has served in a contract administrator position with the Cattlemen’s Foundation since February. During her time with the Foundation, Riemer has been responsible for several key events including the Clay Shoot, Steer Carcass Challenge and receiving the Foundation’s first Grant. She was …























