Apr 29
The U.S. farm economy is currently navigating a period of significant strain as producers across the country face a combination of falling commodity prices and record-high input costs. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Ryan Yates, Managing Director of Government Affairs for the American Farm Bureau, highlighted the urgent concerns farmers are …
Apr 29
In the high-stakes environment of the nation’s capital, Alan Tank, a veteran ag and food entrepreneur, investor, and farmer, is sounding a call for strategic unity. Speaking at Washington Watch, Tank provided a deep-dive analysis into the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), emphasizing that the road to a final signature …
Apr 29
Farm policy debates are reaching a critical stage in Washington, and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson says the 2026 Farm Bill is moving through one of the busiest legislative weeks of the year. Speaking with farm broadcasters, Thompson outlined where the bill stands, addressed key amendment fights, and discussed issues ranging from E15 …
Apr 29
The agricultural landscape is reaching a critical turning point as producers across the country await the passage of Farm Bill 2.0, a legislative package designed to modernize financial tools for the next generation of farmers. In a recent conversation, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Christy Seyfert, President and CEO of the Farm Credit …
Apr 29
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 …
Apr 28
Farm Director KC Sheperd is in Washington, D.C. this week as part of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters’ annual meeting with lawmakers and agricultural groups, where one of the key issues being discussed is the growing pressure facing wheat producers. Farmers across wheat country are dealing with a difficult combination of drought stress, rising …
Apr 28
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 28
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 …
Apr 27
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 27th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 43%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 14% good to excellent, 45% very poor to poor, and 41% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 43% winter wheat crop is ranked 23% good to excellent, 36% fair, …
Apr 27
Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Tyler Schnaithman to the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture, representing District 1, pending confirmation by the Oklahoma State Senate. Schnaithman is a farmer and rancher who was raised in Garber, Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in May 2017 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Schnaithman returned …
