Oct 16
Oklahoma FFA member Cierra Collins is preparing to represent the state at the 2026 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a speech exploring how agriculture can help address environmental challenges through fungi and soil health. Collins, a senior at Frederick High School and member of the Frederick FFA chapter, won her category at the …
Oct 16
Heavy widespread rains across Oklahoma brought much-needed moisture to dry soil, but Southern Plains crop markets face pressure from bearish federal production reports and shifting export dynamics. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to examine how regional planting delays, local basis trends, and …
Oct 16
Oklahoma FFA member Jalyn Lundry of the Haworth FFA Chapter is preparing to represent the state in the Creed Speech Contest at the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The National Creed contest will be held on Wednesday, October 21st in Indianapolis, with the Final Four in the competition happening that evening after two …
Oct 16
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, about the future of U.S. beef exports. As the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary, Halstrom discusses the importance of adapting to changing international markets, finding new opportunities for a wider range …
Oct 16
More than 400 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains and their co-products from more than 50 countries are arriving in Seattle, Wash., this week for Export Exchange 2026, ready to meet with nearly 300 U.S. suppliers and service providers across the value chain. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC), Growth Energy …
Oct 16
Authors Mariah Beverly, Kimberly L. Morgan, and Elizabeth Canales write in Southern Ag Today: As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes cheaper and more prevalent in everyday life, it is only a matter of time before the banking industry implements some type of AI to streamline workflows, if they have not already. AI technology is hailed …
Oct 16
With calf prices remaining strong, cattle producers have an important decision to make this fall: sell calves at weaning or retain ownership and add more weight. OSU extension specialist Scott Clawson says producers need to look beyond the current price of calves and carefully evaluate the potential value of additional weight, the cost of putting …
Oct 16
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Oct 15
Every day that livestock harvest their own forage means another day producers rely less on hay. For many grazing operations, extending the grazing season is one of the most effective ways to reduce winter feeding costs while keeping cattle on pasture longer. That’s one reason Jim Johnson, ranching advisor with Noble Research Institute, regularly hears …
