Category: Ag News
Oct 21
Oklahoma FFA Talent Finalists Advance to Top 11 at National FFA Convention
Oklahoma FFA members Jolie Marshall of Harrah FFA, Tyse Buck of Depew FFA and Liam McMahan with Mcalester FFA have advanced to the top 11 in the National FFA talent competition at the 2026 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The musicians are performing as a trio and will compete again Thursday evening on the …
Oct 21
Cattle Producers Welcome Increased Market Transparency
Yesterday, Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins announced important updates to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) cash cattle reports. These updates serve as an important step in supporting the U.S. cattle industry and addressing ongoing confidentiality challenges in negotiated cattle trade reporting. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association appreciates the …
Oct 21
Cooper Kline Pursues American Star Farmer Award With Oklahoma Show Pig Operation
Cooper Kline, a member of the North Rock Creek FFA chapter and former Oklahoma FFA Association state president, is pursuing the American Star Farmer Award at the 2026 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis while also seeking to become a national FFA officer. Kline’s show pig operation, marketing strategies and commitment to helping young livestock exhibitors …
Oct 21
National Dairy FARM Program Announces 2026 Excellence Awards Winners
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program announced today the 2026 Excellence Awards winners, whose dedication and everyday pursuit of excellence strengthen the U.S. dairy industry as a whole. The 2026 FARM Excellence Award recipients are: “The awards honor dairy farmers and evaluators who turn a commitment to continuous improvement into meaningful action, …
Oct 21
Southern Plains Weather Shift Brings Drought Relief, Winter Forecast Challenges for Oklahoma Ranchers and Farmers
A developing winter weather pattern across the Southern Plains will deliver a sharp contrast in seasonal moisture, cold air, and frozen precipitation for Oklahoma agricultural producers. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with AccuWeather meteorologist Chad Merrill to examine the full winter outlook, breaking down projected temperatures, snowfall expectations, ice storm probabilities, and the …
Oct 21
Oklahoma Hay Market Demand Remains High as Producers Prepare for Winter Amid Widespread Drought
The Oklahoma hay market demand remains high across the state as agricultural producers secure forage supplies in preparation for the upcoming fall and winter feeding seasons. According to the latest Oklahoma Hay Market Report released by the USDA on October 16, 2026, receipts totaled 4,018 bales, down from 7,200 reported in the previous period but …
Oct 21
Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program internship and host ranch applications open
The Talon internship program gives college-aged students a rare opportunity to spend the summer immersed in a working Angus operation, gaining hands-on experience while building real-world skills. Participants develop practical ranching knowledge and strengthen their ability to serve as advocates for the beef industry. Applications are currently open for the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program. …
Oct 21
Dr. Derrell Peel Talks Market Uncertainty and Previews Cattle on Feed
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel ahead of his presentation at the TCFA Annual Convention in downtown OKC about cattle market volatility, political uncertainty, herd rebuilding, and expectations for the upcoming Cattle on Feed report. Despite a difficult summer …
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