Category: Ag News
Jul 28
Raised by the Angus Community
The familiar sight of a green coat, blonde hair and a welcoming smile has become part of the junior Angus experience for many exhibitors across the country. For Anne Dameron, those moments spent helping fellow juniors, caring for cattle and building relationships within the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) culminated in being named the 2026 …
Jul 28
Oklahoma National Champion Livestock Exhibitors Honored at State Capitol
Oklahoma national champion livestock exhibitors were recognized at the Oklahoma State Capitol as state leaders celebrated the accomplishments of 4-H and FFA members who earned top honors at national livestock shows this summer. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur said in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the annual recognition highlights …
Jul 28
Exploring Soil Health and Conservation: Oklahoma State University Extension Hosts Summer DEMO Day in Chickasha
The Oklahoma State University Extension Summer DEMO Day in Chickasha gave agricultural producers and industry professionals direct access to practical research on soil health, water management, and summer cropping systems. Farm Report Intern Presley Strickland spoke with Dr. Daniel Adamson, OSU Extension Soil and Water Conservation Specialist, during the event at the South Central Research …
Jul 28
Cow Calf Corner Dr. Derrell Peel: Cattle Cycle Update and the Mexican Border
The July Cattle report pegged the total U.S. cattle inventory as essentially unchanged from last year, up a scant 0.2 percent (Table 1). The beef cow herd was down 0.7 percent, indicating that the herd inventory has not yet stabilized. However, the beef replacement heifer inventory was up 2.7 percent, following the slight increase in …
Jul 28
All-Around All-Stars: Juniors Earn Stockman Award at National Show
The Minix Stockman Contest, renamed in 2022 to honor the late Ed and Wilma Minix of Black Witch Farm, recognizes juniors who compete outside the show ring in the judging contest, quiz bowl written exam and Skill-a-Thon. On July 17, four National Junior Angus Association members were recognized for earning the highest all-around score in …
Jul 28
Super El Niño Could Boost Southern Plains Moisture, Forage Prospects, Says Matt Makens
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with atmospheric scientist Matt Makens of Makens Weather, who says the current Super El Niño is unlike any previous event and could bring meaningful improvements in moisture and forage conditions across the Southern Plains. Makens explained that while the current event qualifies as …
Jul 28
OSU’s John Weir Explains Prescribed Fire Benefits for Oklahoma Cattle Producers
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson sat down with John Weir, Oklahoma State University Senior Extension specialist for fire ecology, at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show to discuss how prescribed fire can improve grazing land, wildlife habitat and wildfire preparedness. “A prescribed burn is fire that is applied to the ground intentionally …
Jul 28
Grain and Oilseed Futures Peak Early as Market Volatility and Geopolitical Pressures Persist
In His latest Newsletter, OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs says Grain and oilseed futures prices rallied last week only to fade on Friday and Monday. The geopolitical issues in the Black Sea, Arabian Gulf, and the Red Sea will maintain prominence over the near term. Weather in the U.S. and EU regions continues to impact summer …
Jul 28
Ben Hale: Heat and Market Uncertainty Slow Oklahoma Cattle Movement
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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