Oct 28
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 …
Oct 28
Most of Oklahoma has received much needed rain over the past several days. This moisture will pay dividends for cool season grass pasture. However, based on the lack of optimum growing days remaining this fall, most of the benefit will likely be seen as we move into late winter and spring of 2026. For fall …
Oct 28
FFA members from across the country are gathering in Indianapolis this week for the 98th National FFA Convention, and among them is Oklahoma’s own Madilyn Norvell, representing the state in the National Creed Contest. Madilyn spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays about this opportunity. Growing up on a family farm, Madilyn says …
Oct 28
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Oct 27
Boxed beef values continued their bullish march on Monday, with the Choice cutout rising $2.12 to $377.88/cwt and Select jumping $3.69 to $361.66/cwt, bringing the spread down to $16.22. This marks the highest Choice value since September 23 and caps a $13.97 gain since October 13, with prices climbing in 8 of the last 10 …
Oct 27
Today, on Day 27 of the Schumer Shutdown, Senator Mullin issued a warning to Oklahomans bracing for the November 1st, 2025, cliff which is, “set to put many U.S. households at risk of new hardship” as the shutdown lingers. If Congress fails to pass a government funding bill by Saturday, popular programs that provide nutrition …
Oct 27
Animal health specialists with Oklahoma State University Extension caution poultry producers to protect their flocks after highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a wild swan and a resident Canada goose in Tulsa County last week. Signs and symptoms include: • Coughing and sneezing • Nasal discharge • Diarrhea • Difficulty breathing • Extreme depression …
