May 12
the American Soybean Association issued a statement in response to reporting on The Mosaic Company’s plans to scale back domestic phosphate production: “This unsettling news from Mosaic comes at a time when U.S. soybean farmers are facing major economic headwinds, and neither the skyrocketing cost nor the availability of inputs – like phosphate fertilizer – …
May 12
The White House today announced a 200-day suspension of certain tariff-rate quotas for beef, a move that is expected to increase imports of foreign beef into the United States at a time when the U.S. cattle herd has already declined to historically low levels. Tariff-rate quotas are a means of limiting the quantity of foreign …
May 12
Scott Senseman, associate vice president of OSU Ag Research, has been presented with agInnovation’s Award for Excellence in Leadership, honoring his work with the organization. AgInnovation is the nationwide system of agricultural research stations, which is operated by leadership from land-grant universities across the nation. The organization focuses on research collaborations and strategic planning to …
May 12
Agricultural operations in Oklahoma have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. “USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and ranchers as they recover from disasters,” said …
May 12
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 12
Crop protection tools play a critical role in helping farmers maintain productivity while navigating increasing scrutiny and evolving regulations. In a conversation with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter, Alex Dunn of CropLife America outlined how the industry supports growers, balances innovation with safety, and why timely access to these technologies is essential for U.S. agriculture. …
May 12
As wheat pasture declines in late spring, many producers face a transition period in which forage availability and quality may be limited. This gap between cool-season and warm-season perennial forages can be particularly challenging for operations with higher nutritional demands, such as stocker cattle or cow-calf operations. Summer annual forage mixtures offer a practical way …
May 12
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 12
Through the first quarter of 2026, the U.S. imported 1.7 billion pounds of beef, which is up more than 15 percent from the same period last year. Beef exports fell nearly 18 percent to 586 million pounds. Both trends reflect the tight U.S. cattle herd and high domestic beef prices. South Korea and Japan together …
