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 …
Category: Ag News
Apr 28
Cow Calf Corner Mark Johnson: Relationship of Bermudagrass Yield to Nitrogen Fertilization
Bermudagrass, an introduced forage, is very important to Oklahoma cow-calf operations. Bermudagrass has some highly beneficial characteristics. Yield, persistence, nutritional value, timing of growth and production, tolerance to heavy grazing, responsiveness to fertilization and resistance to herbicides. A key benefit of Bermudagrass is the potential to support higher stocking rates than native range. When properly …
Apr 28
Introducing Jacob Eastwood of the Boswell FFA, Your 2026 Southeast Area Star in Agricultural Production
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 28
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Apr 27
Millions-strong Farmer Coalition Urges Prop. 12 Relief in Farm Bill
The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation, representing more than 5 million members, led a coalition urging Congress to provide regulatory certainty for farmers across the country forced to comply California Proposition 12—and the impending patchwork of differing state laws that could ultimately impact prices for consumers. Taking their concerns directly …
Apr 27
Winter Wheat Headed Advances to 43%, Condition Ratings Remain Weak In This Weeks Crop Progress
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 27th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 43%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 14% good to excellent, 45% very poor to poor, and 41% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 43% winter wheat crop is ranked 23% good to excellent, 36% fair, …
Apr 27
From research to reality: OSU seniors solving real-world challenges
When someone says engineering, most people likely envision someone who designs machinery or buildings, but graduating engineers also step into a wide variety of careers, from food and agriculture, healthcare and manufacturing to technology, research, design, operations and management. Oklahoma State University Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering seniors demonstrated this diversity Friday during the …























