In celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer initiative, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership program, together with a strong coalition of U.S. agrifood system stakeholders, will host a landmark national gathering to honor the vital role women play in agriculture and the supply chain. Registration is open for the International Year …
Category: Ag News
Apr 09
April WASDE Analysis: Rich Nelson Navigates Rising Stocks and Shifting Global Demand for 2026
The release of the April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) has provided the market with a clearer picture of the 2025/26 marketing year, signaling a shift toward more comfortable supply levels. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist at Allendale, to provide an April WASDE analysis that goes beyond …
Apr 09
OSU online course is raising the bar on horses’ needs
Oklahoma State University Extension is offering an online course to help horse owners understand their animals’ psychological well-being. “Many horse owners are comfortable assessing a horse’s physical and biological needs but struggle to effectively identify affective or emotional states,” said Kris Hiney, OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences associate professor and Extension specialist for horses. “Researchers or …
Apr 09
Oklahoma Severe Weather Outlook and the Rise of El Niño
As the state enters a volatile spring pattern, the latest Oklahoma Severe Weather Outlook indicates a multi-day window for potential storms and much-needed moisture. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, the atmospheric setup begins with marginal severe weather risks in the Panhandle and northern Oklahoma tonight, before shifting across the northern half of the state …
Apr 09
National Sorghum Foundation opens 2026–2027 scholarship applications
The National Sorghum Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 academic scholarships for college students pursuing degrees in agriculture. “Our industry depends on the next generation stepping into leadership roles,” said Foundation Chair Jeff Dahlberg, Ph.D. “This program helps support students who are ready to contribute to the future of sorghum and agriculture.” Bruce …
Apr 09
Athleisure Wear Made from Corn? How Cargill and HELM’s QIRA Technology is Making It Possible
As one of the fastest-growing sectors in clothing and textiles, Athleisure is a big opportunity for ag. With a record corn crop to move, the corn industry is on the hunt for new and innovative uses for America’s crop. And one solution may be found in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the clothing and …
Apr 09
Extreme Drought Conditions Shrink By 8% In This Weeks Drought Monitor
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Moderate to extreme drought conditions in the current period indicate that 98.77% of the state is affected by drought, unchanged from last week. Extreme Drought conditions have subsided this …
Apr 09
Beef Checkoff Faces Tight Budgets as Greg Hanes Highlights Strategy to Stretch Dollars and Drive Demand
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Greg Hanes, Chief Executive Officer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board, who says tighter cattle supplies are forcing the industry to get more strategic with every checkoff dollar. Stretching Checkoff Dollars in a Tight Cycle With the U.S. beef cow …
Apr 09
Wild Turkey Numbers Make Gains Across the State
Youth Spring Turkey Season arrives this weekend (April 11-12) across all of Oklahoma. Hunters 17 and younger will have the first chance to harvest a gobbler during these two days ahead of the regular spring turkey season, which will run from April 16 to May 16 statewide. Bag limit is one tom turkey. Based on …
Apr 09
Introducing Griffin Payne of the Thomas Fay Custer FFA, Your 2026 Southwest Area Star in Agricultural Placement
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …


























