Oct 12
The Payne County Cattle Producers Annual Banquet is set for October 22, bringing cattle producers and others involved in the beef industry together for an evening of networking, education and recognition in Payne County. OSU Extension Educator Jennifer Patterson spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about this year’s event, which will feature cattle contests, …
Oct 12
Cotton producers are beginning to receive Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payments for the 2025 crop year, providing much-needed financial assistance as challenging economic conditions continue across the cotton industry. Final payment rates have been established, and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is processing payments to eligible producers. The accompanying chart provides a county-by-county breakdown of …
Oct 12
Oklahoma FFA’s Cooper Kline is pursuing a place on the National FFA Officer Team, carrying his passion for agriculture, leadership and youth development into the organization’s national officer selection process. The immediate past Oklahoma FFA president said the decision required careful consideration of his family, education and show pig business, but ultimately, his desire to …
Oct 12
Adam Rabinowitz writes in Southern Ag Today: When planning for the crop year, farmers create budgets and form expectations of costs that will occur during the growing season. With row crop harvesting in full swing, one critical cost is piling up faster than expected with every pass of the field. Diesel fuel is the most …
Oct 12
Oklahoma is bracing for a stark seasonal pattern shift this week, moving from unseasonable midsummer heat and lingering dry conditions directly into a turbulent autumn transition. According to Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus in the latest Oklahoma Mesonet Ticker, the state is finally lined up for genuine relief after enduring overnight low temperatures that have …
Oct 12
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about tax rules that could affect cattle producers, particularly smaller operations that experience multiple years of losses. Bacus explains why keeping accurate records and understanding IRS guidelines are important for protecting family ranches, while …
Oct 12
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s rural and agricultural business accelerator program is helping startup companies across rural Oklahoma work toward profitability, connect with investors and find new customers. At Grassroots Demo Day in Oklahoma City, graduates of the program showcased their progress and introduced their businesses to the community. Amarie Bartel, vice president of economic development …
Oct 12
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
