Aug 13
Oklahoma cotton crop conditions across the state show significant contrast as producers navigate bloom and boll fill under persistent heat and severe drought conditions. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Oklahoma State University Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak to discuss the current state of the crop, pest pressures, and harvest aid strategies. While irrigated …
Aug 13
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Aug 13
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ben Weinheimer, president and CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, about the association’s upcoming annual convention in Oklahoma City and the issues facing cattle feeders across the Southern Plains. TCFA Convention Returns to Oklahoma City The Texas Cattle Feeders Association annual …
Aug 13
In this crop market update, Farm Director KC Sheperd sits down with Oklahoma State University crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to analyze the latest USDA WASDE report and its impact on regional and global commodity markets. Domestic Crop Acreage and Yield Projections The latest USDA WASDE report brought several notable shifts in domestic acreage numbers. …
Aug 13
The National Corn Growers Association filed comments this week with the Office of Management and Budget encouraging the agency to reconsider updates recommended by one of its committees to more directly capture the economic impact of the emerging bioeconomy. “While growth in this sector has made significant contributions to rural America and the overall U.S. economy, …
Aug 13
Drought, high temperatures, and other stresses can create forage toxicity concerns for cattle producers. Two of the most commonly discussed problems I am asked about this time of year are prussic acid and nitrate toxicity. They can occur in some of the same forage species and produce similar symptoms in affected cattle , but they are …
Aug 13
Noble Research Institute (Noble), a trusted educational resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, will once again gather producers, partners and supporters to honor the farmers and ranchers restoring America’s grazing lands at the second annual Roots & Revelry, returning to the Noble Research Institute Retreat Center in Ardmore on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 9 …
Aug 13
RiceTec, a global leader in rice seed technology, today announced the official opening of its new greenhouse facility in Alvin, Texas, marking a significant investment in the company’s ability to develop solutions that address the evolving needs of rice growers around the world. The milestone was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by RiceTec employees, …
Aug 13
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma is facing another week of worsening drought conditions as persistent heat and a lack of meaningful rainfall continue to put pressure on the state. The latest Drought Monitor shows conditions deteriorating across much of Oklahoma, raising concerns for agriculture, water supplies, and pasture and rangeland conditions …
Aug 13
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
