Dec 02
The story with insect pressures in recent years isn’t about new pests or changing patterns; it’s about familiar ones showing up in greater numbers, says Chris Ouzts, an AgriGold agronomist in the Deep South. “We’re seeing more extreme, threshold-breaking numbers necessitating treatment,” he elaborates. Fortunately, effective strategies and tools are available to help protect crops …
Dec 02
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with president of Certified Angus Beef, John Stika, who discussed the brand’s strong performance during the most recent fiscal year, which ended in September. He said the company wrapped up “our third best year in our 47-year history,” noting that results exceeded expectations. …
Dec 02
The Oklahoma Arts Council has announced the names of 21 individuals and organizations that will be honored for their contributions to the arts during the 46th Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Awards on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The awards will be presented by Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell with Oklahoma Arts Council Chair Barbara Braught and Oklahoma Arts …
Dec 02
In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd following the recent American Bankers Association (ABA) Agricultural Bankers Conference, Ed Elfman confirmed that the U.S. agricultural economy is facing a significant downturn. While key sectors like livestock and poultry are performing well, row crop producers are experiencing acute financial stress. Ed Elfman, Senior Vice President of …
Dec 02
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index climbed to 139 in November, 10 points higher than in October and the highest barometer reading since June of this year. The improvement in farmer sentiment was attributable to producers’ more optimistic outlook for the future, as the November Future Expectations Index reading of 144 was 15 points higher than in …
Dec 02
Market News: Agricultural futures markets experienced limited volatility over the past week, with mixed patterns across different commodities heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. The grain complex continues to face challenges from large supplies, trade policy uncertainties, and general market risk. The week saw reduced trading activity around the Thanksgiving holiday, with markets closed Thursday and …
Dec 02
This year, there have been several Southern Ag Today articles discussing the impacts of tight fed cattle supplies on prices, cattle on feed, slaughter weights, and total beef production (Anderson 2025a, Anderson 2025b, Maples 2025). On November 21, Tyson announced that they would be closing their Lexington, Nebraska plant in January 2026. Following the announcement, …
Dec 02
At the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City, farm director KC Sheperd spoke with American Soybean Association Vice President Scott Metzger, who discussed his current role and his upcoming transition into the presidency. He notes that he is “currently vice president” of the ASA, and in “a couple weeks I will move up into …
Dec 02
The equation: Phenotype = Genotype + Environment, represents how the level of performance of a trait (Phenotype), is the result of genetic makeup of the animal and all environmental (non-genetic) influences. Genotype can be thought of as the underlying genetic potential of animals to reach a level of performance for a given trait. Genotypes are established …
Dec 02
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
