Jan 28
A mid-week rally in the wheat markets and speculation surrounding global crop conditions took center stage in a recent conversation between Farm Director KC Sheperd and Oklahoma State University Marketing Analyst Dr. Todd Hubbs. With the hard red winter wheat market seeing a notable boost, Hubbs offered insights into the driving forces behind the price …
Jan 28
Brian Whitacre’s work on broadband policy spans nearly two decades. That work was recognized last month when Whitacre, an Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for rural economic development and professor in the OSU Department of Agricultural Economics, received the Land-Grant Award for Excellence at the OSU Awards Convocation ceremony. The award was presented in recognition of his commitment to …
Jan 28
Taking a moment of quiet, with the buzz of the Herdsman’s Social still in the background, Craig Sand stood in the halls of the barns at Cattlemen’s Congress on Jan. 9, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Engraved in silver, he read the words on his new buckle: 2026 Angus Herdsman of the Year. “I appreciate …
Jan 28
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to recognize Jerry May, vice president of government and trade affairs at Freshpet, with the 2026 Friend of Pet Food Award. A leader in pet food nutrition, innovation and regulatory affairs, May received the award today during the AFIA Pet Food Conference, held in conjunction with the …
Jan 28
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Beth Pembrook of Pembrook Cattle Company of Fairview, Oklahoma about a new faith-based effort aimed at making a positive impact within the livestock show industry. While many producers focus on raising quality cattle and livestock, Pembrook says her family felt called to …
Jan 28
Super Bowl parties often feature takeout, delivery and foods that are served over several hours. To help prevent foodborne illness, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding fans to keep food safety in play on game day. “When food is served throughout the Super Bowl, it can be …
Jan 28
Calf scours remains one of the most common health challenges facing cow-calf producers and is rarely caused by a single factor. Instead, diarrhea results from the interaction between disease-causing organisms, the calf, and its environment. One management approach designed to address environmental exposure during calving is the Sandhills calving system. This system focuses on maintaining clean …
Jan 28
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump’s support for the nationwide year-round sale of E-15: “Yet again President Trump is honoring his commitment to America’s farmers and energy producers today in Iowa by announcing his support for the nationwide year-round sale of E-15. As Congress continues …
Jan 28
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jan 27
Boxed beef values were lower on Tuesday compared to Monday. The Choice cutout declined $0.79 to $368.11, while Select fell $1.93 to $365.19, narrowing the Choice/Select spread to $2.92 on 102 loads, compared with a $1.78 spread on 97 loads Monday. On the primal side, ribs eased to $490.32 from $490.71, chucks declined to $346.01 …
