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
Oct 20
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.
Oct 19
Crop Progress: Oklahoma Wheat Planting Reaches 37%, Pasture and Range Conditions Improve Slightly
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 56% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 44%. Soybeans harvested stands at 64%. The U.S. Cotton Crop is rated 35% good to excellent this week versus 34% a week ago. Cotton harvested …
Oct 19
Rooted in Sweetness: How to Successfully Grow and Enjoy Oklahoma Persimmons
Persimmons: A Little Fall Sweetness (When You Know They’re Ripe!) Ever bitten into an unripe persimmon? That mouth-puckering surprise is one you won’t forget! The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is well suited to Oklahoma and offers more than just sweet fall fruit. Its glossy leaves and bright orange fruit add beauty to the landscape, while …
Oct 19
Whiskey Creek Cattle Claims Top Honors at Oklahoma’s Best Beef Competition
Thousands of attendees filled historic Stockyards City this past Saturday, October 17, for the annual Stockyards Stampede, a daylong celebration showcasing Oklahoma’s rich Western heritage and vibrant agricultural community. The festivities kicked off at 10:00 a.m. with the Slash O’ Ranch Longhorns parading down Exchange Avenue from the iconic Oklahoma National Stockyards archway. Visitors enjoyed …
Oct 19
New Dietary Guidelines Put Protein in the Spotlight, Creating Opportunities for Beef
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Shalene McNeill, executive director of Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, which works with the Beef Checkoff. McNeill has been examining the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and what their increased emphasis on protein could mean …




















