Apr 14
Farm policy, property taxes, water rights and rural priorities were all front and center as Oklahoma Farm Report Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Scott Blubaugh, president of AFR, during AFR Day at the Capitol. Blubaugh said the annual event is one of the organization’s most important opportunities to connect grassroots members directly with lawmakers. …
Apr 14
Over the years I have seen many grazing operations in many parts of the country. I have seen places that never seem to grow as much grass as they should, and I have seen places that always seem to have lots of grass. Likewise, I have seen places that have been hurt by the extreme …
Apr 14
In this week’s Oklahoma Wheat Commission crop update, Ashleigh Faris with Oklahoma State University shares what wheat producers need to be watching right now across the state. Faris walks through current field conditions, including increasing aphid and mite activity, overall pest pressure, and how ongoing drought is continuing to impact crop development. With Oklahoma wheat …
Apr 14
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, U.S. Secretary of the Department of Interior (DOI) Doug Burgum, and U.S. Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) Chris Wright participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Pipeline. This pipeline, of Williams Companies, will transport natural gas from Pennsylvania into New …
Apr 14
Oklahomans are waking up to a heavy, humid atmosphere as the state prepares for significant Oklahoma severe storms and a giant hail risk today. State Climatologist Gary McManus noted the shift in the air this morning, remarking that it already feels like the peak of storm season. “One of THOSE days, when you wake up in the …
Apr 14
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 …
Apr 14
Grain markets continue to reflect the ample supply available around the globe with volatility emerging on an event driven basis due to geopolitics, weather, and trade. As the markets move into spring planting season, an expectation of recent price dynamics continuing seems a reasonable assumption given the uncertainty in place. Farm Director KC Sheperd notes …
Apr 14
As covered last week, in recent years there has been a significant increase in the percentage of fed cattle in the US reaching the USDA Quality Grade of Prime. This level of quality is driven primarily by the degree of marbling in the ribeye at the 12th-13th rib interface of a beef carcass. Historically speaking, the …
Apr 14
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 14
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. Bob Weaber of Kansas State from his presentation in the OSU Thursday Ranchers Lunchtime Series on the Tug of War in the Cattle Industry. Dr. Weaber believes the future of the cow-calf business depends on building a more efficient, productive mama cow—one …
