Category: Ag News

Ben Hale Says Oklahoma Cattle Markets Stay Strong Despite New World Screwworm Concerns

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 …

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Essential Guide to Early Season Cotton Management: Crop Progress and Key Considerations

As the summer progresses, finalizing planting and navigating unexpected weather shifts have made early-season cotton management a top priority for producers across the region. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Oklahoma State University Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak to discuss the current state of the crop, critical weed and insect strategies, and an …

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June Crop Production and WASDE Reports Review: Weak Prices Persist Despite Poor Winter Wheat Crop

OSU’s Todd Hubbs writes: On Thursday, June 11, USDA released the Crop Production and WASDE reports. The June Crop Production report confirmed the poor winter wheat crop, but prices remain weak. Initial reports of an agreement between the U.S. and Iran led to a drop in energy prices and will hopefully bring a risk-on scenario …

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Kansas Wheat Harvest Hits 28 Percent Complete with Surprising Yields Amid Regional Variability

This is day 4 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest is well underway across the state, with progress varying by region. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service crop progress …

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R-CALF USA Statement on President Trump’s Comments Regarding USMCA

R-CALF USA, the nation’s largest producer-only cattle trade association, issued the following statement after President Donald Trump indicated he may not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “Although the U.S. cattle industry is the largest segment of American agriculture and cattle and beef are among the leading agricultural imports from Mexico and Canada, the USMCA …

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Cow Calf Corner Jonathan Cammack: New World Screwworm Update

Disclaimer: The information contained below is current as of 8:00 AM on Monday, June 15th. On Wednesday June 3rd, 2026, USDA confirmed that New World screwworms, Cochliomyia hominivorax (Coquerel), were found infesting the umbilicus of a calf in Zavala County in Texas. This marked the first time since 1982 that New World screwworms have been found in …

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Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning

RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.

Oklahomans Head to the Polls Today for June Primary and Key State Question: What You Need to Know

Oklahomans are heading to the voting booths today, June 16, 2026, to cast their ballots in the statewide primary election and a highly watched special state question election. The outcome of today’s voting will shape the field for major statewide offices leading into the November general election, as well as determine immediate statutory changes for …

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Feeder Steers Mixed, Feeder Heifers Higher at Joplin Regional Stockyards on Monday

Feeder Steers Higher, Feeder Heifers Steady to Higher, Steer and Heifer Calves Higher at Oklahoma National Stockyards

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