Mar 18
Agricultural producers from across the region are preparing to gather in Oklahoma City as the 2026 Oklahoma City Farm Show gets underway, bringing together equipment, services, and educational opportunities under one roof. John Riles with Midwest Farm Shows spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, and Riles says the long-running event continues to …
Mar 18
Can Corn Continue to Reign for the Next 250? With the right direction, yes. America celebrates its 250th anniversary this year. And if we’ve learned anything in the last 250 years, it’s that America is really good at growing corn. The headlines don’t lie. America produced a massive corn crop in 2025: a record 17 billion …
Mar 18
Today, Congressman Brecheen introduced the Expedited Transparency Act to require faster reporting on where taxpayer dollars are being spent. This legislation amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act by requiring that all taxpayer disbursements be made public on USASpending.gov within three business days. Co-leads of this legislation are Congressmen Jimmy Panetta and Chip Roy. Original cosponsors are Representatives Begich, Higgins, Cloud, Donalds, Harshbarger, and Self. …
Mar 18
In this episode of Blazin’ Grazin’ and Other Wild Things, the hosts sit down with Trey Lam and Lisa Knopf-Owen of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to explain how conservation works on the ground in Oklahoma. They break down the relationship between the Commission and local conservation districts, trace the agency’s roots back to the Dust …
Mar 18
The dairy checkoff’s new online tool is designed to help dairy farmers and their advisors more easily identify grants and funding opportunities for conservation and on-farm improvements. The Funding Opportunities Database, available through the Dairy Conservation Navigator, organizes federal, state and private funding programs into a single searchable platform tailored to dairy operations. The free …
Mar 18
Soybeans are a lot more than a crop in the field, and this episode proves it. Dave Deken and Brian Arnall visit with Rick and Ginger Reimer of the Oklahoma Soybean Board about how soybean checkoff dollars are being invested in research, producer outreach, education, and consumer awareness across Oklahoma. From Red Dirt Soy and …
Mar 18
Following recent negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials in France, agricultural markets are reacting to reports that China may be looking to diversify its American imports. Extension Agricultural Economist Ben Brown from the University of Missouri noted that there is a growing potential for China to purchase non-soybean commodities, marking a potential shift in the …
Mar 18
J. Mark Welch, Southern Ag Today: The sale of E15, gasoline with an ethanol content of 15%, is currently restricted during the summer months (June 1-September 15) under rules of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, emergency waivers allowing for year-round sales of E15 have been enacted every year since 2019, under both the Trump and …
Mar 18
Allendale, Inc. has released the results of its 25th annual nationwide acreage survey, providing a critical look at producer planting intentions for the 2026 season. Conducted from March 2 to March 13, the survey captured data from producers across 26 states, revealing a significant shift in acreage away from corn and toward soybeans compared to …
Mar 18
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Kathy Simmons, Chief Veterinary Officer with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the growing threat of insect-borne diseases in the cattle industry—especially the New World screwworm—and what producers need to be thinking about moving forward. A Growing Challenge from Insect-Borne Diseases …
