May 26
Fresh fruits and vegetables are at the center of a growing national conversation about nutrition, policy, and agricultural production—and industry leaders say increasing consumption is both the biggest challenge and the greatest opportunity ahead. Speaking with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter in Washington, D.C., Mollie Van Lieu outlined what the fresh produce sector represents and …
May 26
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 25
Ryan Olson, director of trade policy for U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), joined more than 60 people from 16 U.S. states and three countries on the Wheat Quality Council’s 68th Annual Hard Red Winter Wheat Evaluation Tour in Kansas from May 11 to 14, 2026. Olson took the wheel in one of 17 cars that traversed …
May 25
Producers across Oklahoma are constantly looking for innovative ways to manage rising fertilizer costs while maintaining productive fields. At the recent Oklahoma Wheat Field Day, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Daniel Adamson, Oklahoma State University Extension soil management specialist, to discuss a promising proof-of-concept study focused on rebuilding Oklahoma …
May 24
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) wrapped up its Spring Conference in Oklahoma City on Friday with a panel discussion detailing innovative marketing strategies and activities that have helped expand demand for U.S. red meat in Asian and Latin American markets. Panelists included Jihae Yang, USMEF vice president for the Asia Pacific, who shared insights …
May 23
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its May 1 Cattle on Feed report on Friday afternoon, revealing a surprise uptick in feedlot inventories. The data marks a shift in recent market directions, marking the first year-over-year inventory increase the industry has seen in 18 months. In the latest Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch …
May 22
Oklahoma State University Agriculture’s Dean’s Dialogue series continued on May 19, hosting David Newman, chief executive officer for the National Pork Board. Dean’s Dialogue launched in 2023 as a platform for agricultural leaders to share perspectives and focus on essential conversations in the industry. Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture, sat down with Newman to discuss …
May 22
A newly released Lifecycle assessment of United States cotton fiber production is giving growers, brands, and retailers a deeper look at the environmental impacts of cotton production—and according to Dr. Jesse Daystar of Cotton Incorporated, the findings show U.S. cotton is positioned strongly when it comes to sustainability and transparency. Speaking with associate farm reporter …
