May 27
Profitability in the cow-calf sector over the past several years creates the potential to upgrade cattle working facilities. Good design and layout of pens, chutes and alleyways can lead to improved profit potential in cow-calf operations but requires intentionality and proper planning. Objectives of good cattle working facilities include reducing stress on the animals, increasing …
May 27
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 26
According to the latest crop progress report released on May 26th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 98%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 12% good to excellent, 56% poor to very poor, and 32% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat harvested is at 7% this week. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 97% winter wheat …
May 26
Four Oklahoma Farm Bureau members were recently appointed to several boards and commissions by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. Garfield County Farm Bureau member Tyler Schnaithman was appointed to the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture, which oversees the work of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. In his role, Schnaithman will represent 16 counties …
May 26
OSU agriculture investments are helping position Oklahoma producers for the future, according to Dr. Jayson Lusk, Dean of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University, who says new facilities, research initiatives, and stronger industry partnerships are aimed at improving profitability and advancing science for farmers and ranchers across the state. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport …
May 26
The agricultural sector continues to navigate a complex landscape of shifting weather patterns, policy developments, and global energy demands. To break down these challenges, University of Illinois Extension’s Todd Gleason spoke with Agricultural Economist Dan O’Brien from Kansas State University Extension to provide an in-depth look at the current outlook for the Kansas wheat crop …
May 26
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from a panel of leading cattle market analysts brought together at the spring meeting of the U.S. Meat Export Federation in Oklahoma City to discuss one of the cattle industry’s biggest questions: What new world screwworm concerns and the closure of the …
May 26
In early 2025, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposed the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Investment Systems rule. If finalized, this rule would amend the Packers and Stockyards Act and require poultry companies to change how contract broiler growers are paid. The proposed changes closely reflect payment terms required by the U.S. Department of Justice for …
