Judd Horchem Murray, 47, of Cooper, was arrested March 31 in Rains County on charges of hindering a secured creditor following an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Larry Hand, with assistance from Special Rangers Robert Pemberton and Bo Fox. Murray was charged with hindering a secured creditor greater than …
Category: Ag News
Apr 07
Celebrating the Plains: Inaugural Southern Plains Grasslands Summit Comes to Alva
Whether you’re a landowner, conservation professional, researcher, student, or industry partner, the Southern Plains Grasslands Summit is your opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of shaping the future of grassland stewardship in the Southern Plains. The Southern Plains Grasslands Summit brings together a diverse network of ranchers, wildlife experts, land managers, and researchers to …
Apr 07
Growers invited to enter 2026 NSP Yield Contest
National Sorghum Producers is now accepting entries for the 2026 National Sorghum Yield Contest. State and national winners will be selected from contestants in East and West regions across the Irrigated, Dryland No-Till and Dryland Tillage divisions, with one overall winner chosen in the Food Grade category. Growers again have the option to choose between …
Apr 07
Clean Fuels Welcomes Opportunity to Clarify 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit Rules
Yesterday, Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted comments on behalf of biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF producers on Treasury’s proposed rule for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Clean Fuels expressed appreciation for Treasury’s responsiveness to industry input on the January 2025 Notice of Intent to Propose Rules and urged the agency to provide additional certainty …
Apr 07
Beef Demand Hits 40-Year High as Consumers Continue Choosing Beef, Says NCBA’s Colin Woodall
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Hays and Woodall talk historic consumer demand for beef, getting ready for the New World Screwworm (just in case) and how cattlemen are interacting with lawmakers ahead of the November midterm …
Apr 07
Volatility Remains Key Theme for Agriculture Markets Amid Geopolitical and Weather Concerns
Commodity markets continue to respond to press conferences and social media posts about the Iran war. The status of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear with timelines for the ending of the conflict ranging from a week to months. Regardless of the timeline, elevated energy prices look to hold well into the fall. Greater volatility …
Apr 07
Ben Hale Says Oklahoma Cattle Market Stays Strong as Rain Tightens Supply at Oklahoma National Stockyards
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 …
Apr 07
USDA Reopens Acreage Reporting Period for Specialty Crop Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the agency is reopening the 2025 crop acreage reporting period required for specialty crop producers who want to apply for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program. Announced by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Feb. 13, the ASCF program is designed to help address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflation, and market losses from foreign competitors engaging in …
Apr 07
Deere & Company Reaches Settlement in Repair Services Antitrust Litigation
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the multidistrict “right to repair” litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. This settlement addresses the issues raised in the 2022 complaint and brings this case to an end with no finding …
Apr 07
Early Morning Market Analysis with Ron Hays- April 7, 2026
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.























