Apr 23
The Oklahoma Legislature has approved $40 million in state funding to create the Agronomy Discovery Center at Oklahoma State University’s Agronomy Research Station in Stillwater. This comprehensive modernization will enhance OSU’s agronomy research enterprise — from its world-renowned wheat breeding program to its nationally recognized turfgrass science program and broader crop and soil research — …
Apr 23
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with agricultural economist and professor at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Shannon Ferrell, who says ranch families across the country are recognizing that succession planning can no longer wait. Ferrell says the response since presenting his ranch succession planning ideas at CattleCon 2026 has …
Apr 23
Oklahoma producers are facing a complex landscape as they head into the 2026 growing season, characterized by intense market fluctuations and environmental stress. In a recent interview, KC Sheperd, Farm Director for the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network, sat down with Oklahoma State University crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to discuss why many are navigating high …
Apr 23
On Tuesday, April 20, 2026, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Wildlife unanimously passed Governor (J. Kevin) Stitt’s nomination of Jessica Wilcox to serve as the Area 1 Commissioner for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, to serve a five-year term ending on June 30, 2031. Jessica Wilcox will succeed Area 1 Commissioner Dan Herald. The motion …
Apr 23
Hosted at Five Star’s flour milling facility in Suez from March 28 to April 2, the workshop was a “hands on” training – and that is exactly what the bakers were looking for. “Bakers want to touch and smell, and when we work our hands need to be busy, so the U.S. wheat training was …
Apr 23
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma saw a slight improvement in drought conditions this week, with statewide drought numbers edging lower compared to last week. Southeastern Oklahoma continues to see conditions improve as drought classifications subside, offering some relief in an area that has dealt with persistent dryness. Even with that progress, …
Apr 23
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 23
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
