Dec 03
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has made U.S. corn growers more globally competitive and should be extended for 16 years, according to testimony today from the president of the National Corn Growers Association before U.S. trade officials. “The United States exports nearly five and a half billion dollars’ worth of corn to Mexico,” said Ohio farmer and …
Dec 03
The Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery added another legendary name to its historic walls during the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky. On November 16, William H. “Bill” Rishel, a long-time Angus breeder from North Platte, Nebraska, was inducted as the 380th honoree into the prestigious gallery, a recognition reserved for …
Dec 03
Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Megan Langley, who—along with her husband Kyle—operate Egg Drop Farm in far northeastern Oklahoma. Langley joined other Oklahoma and Arkansas poultry growers at a meeting earlier this week in Bentonville to discuss the latest in the battle over chicken litter in the Illinois River Watershed. Langley explains …
Dec 03
An Oklahoma invasive species has become a haven for another problematic species, which has the potential to create a range of problems for human, wildlife, and livestock health, as well as the environment. Native to the rocky areas of eastern Oklahoma, eastern redcedar has been documented spreading through grasslands across the state, which affects rangeland …
Dec 03
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with John Stika, president of Certified Angus Beef, who discussed the brand’s long history, global reach, and current market challenges and opportunities. Stika noted that Certified Angus Beef (CAB), founded in 1978 was the first USDA-certified branded beef program, and has …
Dec 03
State Climatologist Gary McManus issued a cautionary update regarding the developing weather system, emphasizing one key theme: uncertainty. While confidence in the forecast details remains low, the risk of hazardous travel conditions—particularly freezing drizzle—warrants heightened awareness over the next 36 hours. The Setup: A Complex Frontal Battle. The current atmospheric setup features a warm front moving …
Dec 03
Joby Young, Executive Vice President of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), recently outlined the organization’s policy priorities to Intern Karleigh Erramouspe, focusing on regulatory relief, the slow completion of the Farm Bill, and the challenging economic landscape facing U.S. farmers and ranchers. Focus on Food Safety and Health Initiatives Young began by discussing the …
Dec 03
Row-crop producers across the South faced another difficult year in 2025. Weather challenges led to wide yield variability across much of the region. Even where yields were strong, low commodity prices and persistently high input costs kept margins tight, leaving many operations near or below breakeven for a third straight year. Shifts in acreage were …
Dec 03
Nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, and the healthcare workforce are the backbone of our healthcare system, and they deserve our thanks. Without their hard work and dedication, our hospitals and health system would cease to function. We see the tremendous work you do for our communities, not only in Oklahoma but across the country. You …
Dec 03
Bushel Plus Ltd., a global leader in harvest optimization solutions, announces a strategic partnership with John Deere, making the Bushel Plus SmartPan™ System available to U.S. and Canadian farmers through John Deere’s North American dealer network. This collaboration brings together Bushel Plus’s proven drop-pan measurement system and John Deere’s advanced Harvest Settings Automation technology – giving farmers precise data to minimize …
