Category: Top Ag News

Introducing Zach Allen of the Guthrie FFA, Your 2026 Northwest Area Star in Agricultural Business

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 …

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Is Relief Near? Oklahoma Panhandle Drought Persists as Storms Eye the Region

The Oklahoma Panhandle drought has become a tale of two states, as State Climatologist Gary McManus points to a calendar that has essentially been frozen for five months. While much of Oklahoma has begun to see a recovery in soil moisture thanks to recent spring rains, the far northwest corner remains trapped in a significant …

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Maximizing Cotton Profitability: Strategic Strategies for the 2026 Planting Season

As the 2026 cotton planting season gets underway, growers are facing a complex landscape defined by high input costs and fluctuating crop prices. To provide practical guidance, Cotton Incorporated’s Ed Barnes and Gaylon Morgan shared a comprehensive toolkit of resources—ranging from artificial intelligence to soil science—designed to help producers protect their bottom line during the …

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Introducing Rylan Arnold of the Madill FFA, Your 2026 Southeast Area Star in Agricultural Business

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 …

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Ben Hale: Oklahoma Cattle Markets Stay Strong as Demand Holds Across the State

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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New Sterile Fly Production Facility Marks Major Milestone in Screw Worm Combat

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently highlighted a significant advancement in American agriculture with the groundbreaking of a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Texas. This collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Army Corps of Engineers is a pivotal component of the USDA’s strategy to combat the …

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Introducing McKenzie Boyer of the Claremore FFA, Your 2026 Northeast Area Star in Agricultural Business

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 …

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Wheat Conditions Rank Mostly Poor In This Weeks Crop Progress

According to the latest crop progress report released on April 20th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 30%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 10% good to excellent, 45% very poor to poor, and 45% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 15% winter wheat crop is ranked 24% good to excellent, 35% fair, …

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USMEF President Dan Halstrom Highlights Global Export Growth and Upcoming Spring Conference in Oklahoma City

The landscape of international trade is showing significant promise as the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) reports a strong upward trend in global export growth. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the positive momentum seen in the last several months, particularly when excluding the unique …

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Introducing Carli Thomas of the Purcell FFA, Your 2026 Central Area Star in Agricultural Business

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 …

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