May 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Market Information Center, who breaks down strong first-quarter beef demand, record-setting retail beef prices, worsening drought conditions across cattle country, and what shrinking hay supplies could mean heading into summer. First-Quarter Beef Demand Posts a …
May 19
Oklahoma wheat harvest is starting early after a dry, difficult season that left much of the crop short, stressed and sharply divided by moisture. In this Oklahoma Wheat Crop Update from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Dave Deken reports from OSU wheat plot tours near Kingfisher, Homestead and Lahoma, while checking fields near Seiling and Canton. …
May 19
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
May 19
Legumes are commonly associated with cool-season forage systems, particularly through the use of clovers to improve spring grazing and reduce nitrogen fertilizer requirements. However, warm-season legumes can provide similar benefits during the summer months. As input costs remain elevated and forage quality becomes more variable through the summer, incorporating warm-season legumes offers an opportunity to …
May 19
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), and Public Lands Council (PLC) congratulated former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce on being confirmed by the Senate to serve as the new Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). All three industry groups have supported Director Pearce’s nomination from the beginning …
May 19
Nearly one decade ago, Brian Whitacre, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for rural economic development, set out to help connect rural Oklahomans with a stable internet connection. The design was simple: Extension partners with several rural libraries each year. Through AARP Oklahoma funding, libraries receive small, portable internet hotspots that are loaned to residents, allowing them to connect to cellular …
May 19
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs writes in his weekly newsletter: USDA’s May reports put a jolt into hard red winter wheat markets as production estimates came in well below market expectations. In general, the initial forecasts for the 2026-27 marketing year held few surprises beyond wheat production levels. Volatility and uncertainty remain prominent. The administration’s announcement …
May 19
U.S. beef exports to China have been an ever-evolving story in recent years. As shown on the chart above, exports were effectively zero until 2017 when China removed a ban on U.S. beef that dated back to 2003. Exports surged in 2021 and 2022, briefly making China a top-three destination alongside Japan and South Korea. …
May 19
Speaking with Oklahoma Farm Reports’ Maci Carter at Washington Watch, Spencer Chase of the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) broke down the findings of the newly released “Feeding the Economy” report, highlighting just how deeply food and agriculture shape the U.S. economy. At the corner of industry data and national policy discussion, Chase said the report …
May 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
