Category: Ag News
Jun 22
Oklahoma Winter Wheat Harvest 95% Complete In This Weeks Crop Progress
According to the latest crop progress report released on June 22nd, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat conditions are rated 9% good to excellent, 61% poor to very poor, and 30% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat harvested is at 95% this week, compared to 73% last week. Kansas winter wheat crop is ranked 14% good to excellent, 31% …
Jun 22
Four New Cases of New World Screwworm Reported by USDA
USDA has reported four new cases of New World Screwworm as we came out of the Holiday weekend. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has responded on X about those cases. “In the last 24 hours, 1 lamb in Crockett County, TX and 2 calves in Edwards County, TX have tested positive for New World Screwworm, bringing …
Jun 22
Pro Tem Paxton, Senator Rosino Congratulate Senator Weaver on Appointment as Cleveland County Sheriff
Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, today congratulated Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, on his appointment as Cleveland County Sheriff. “Senator Weaver has dedicated his life to public service and law enforcement,” Pro Tem Paxton said. “There is no one more qualified to be named as Cleveland County Sheriff than …
Jun 22
Iowa Farmers Tell Story of American Beef to Japanese Consumers
The Journey to American Beef campaign is led by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, which works to promote U.S. beef and build consumer demand in international markets. Two Iowa farms are helping tell the story of American beef production to consumers in Japan through the Journey to American Beef campaign, an initiative highlighting the people …
Jun 22
Chinese Team Explores the Blending Versatility of U.S. Wheat Classes at Wheat Marketing Center
Which wheat – or blend of wheats – works best for what product? That’s the ultimate question teams come to answer during the End Product Collaborative Short Course at the Wheat Marketing Center (WMC) in Portland, Oregon. The course is designed to put different wheat blends to the test for the specific end products that …
Jun 22
Derrell Peel: Bigger Carcasses Deliver Benefits and challenges to Cattle Industry
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, who says heavier cattle and bigger carcass weights are creating both opportunities and concerns across the beef industry. More Days on Feed Means More Beef Production Peel said the latest Cattle on Feed report reflects a continuation of a …
Jun 22
Free Soil Health Event in Hollis Offers OSU CEU Credit and Expert Farm Insights
You’re invited to attend a free event hosted by the Harmon County Conservation District. You’ll get to visit one of our Soil Health Implementation Program participants and have the opportunity to receive a CEU credit through OSU! Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 8:45am-12pm Address: 202 E. Broadway, Hollis, OK Please RSVP to (580) 688-3674
Jun 22
Cow Calf Corner Dr. Derrell Peel: The Never-Ending Battle Against New World Screwworm
The reemergence of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the U.S. has prompted much discussion about eradicating the pest once again after having the country NWS-free for over 40 years. Sometimes overlooked or not understood is the fact that the battle has never stopped. Eradication of NWS from a particular region is a matter of pushing …
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