Feb 24
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 …
Feb 24
At a Drought Commission meeting, Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus sat down with KC Sheperd to lay out just how serious current drought conditions have become across the state. McManus was direct about the situation, saying, “Yes, we are very much in a drought, and we’re probably going to be in a drought for a …
Feb 24
Amarie Bartel, president of the Oklahoma CattleWomen’s Association, recently spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport following the group’s return from CattleCon and the American National CattleWomen meeting in Nashville. Bartel said the event was a standout moment for Oklahoma members, calling it “really a proud time to be an Oklahoma cattlewoman,” as several leaders …
Feb 23
The push for “Right to Repair” legislation is seeing significant movement both in Oklahoma and across the United States. In a recent discussion with Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director KC Sheperd, AFR President Scott Blubaugh reported that a dedicated Right to Repair bill passed out of the Oklahoma House Agriculture Committee this last week …
Feb 23
Call for Support: Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments As the fire season continues amid wildfires across Oklahoma, Oklahoma’s Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) are facing significant funding and supply shortages. These departments are the primary defense for rural communities, yet many operate with outdated gear and limited budgets. Here’s how to help: Community members can support these …
Feb 23
The agricultural financial sector is currently navigating a period of normalization, following several years of record-high cash flows and historic liquidity. Jackson Takach, Chief Economist at Farmer Mac, provided a deep dive into the credit quality and lending trends shaping the industry during his presentation at the 2026 USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum and Why Farmland …
Feb 20
Wildfire Crisis: Agricultural Community Rallies for Orphan Calf Relief: The Rangers Road fire has already scorched over 283,000 acres, creating an immediate crisis for ranchers along the Oklahoma-Kansas border. In a recent informative discussion, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Jessica Reed, Program Director for the Orphan Calf Relief Program, to detail the recovery …
Feb 20
Addressing a capacity crowd at the 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins delivered a candid assessment of the American farm economy while detailing a rapid-response strategy to restore profitability to the sector and the path to Ag prosperity. Rollins described the current state of agriculture as “dire,” citing it as perhaps one …
Feb 20
Oklahoma farmers and ranchers are facing a wide range of urgent challenges, from wildfire devastation to uncertainty surrounding farm policy, as former House Ag Committee Chair and current senior member of the House Ag Committee Congressman Frank Lucas joined Ron Hays for an in-depth conversation on the Oklahoma Farm Report. Lucas opened by addressing the …
Feb 20
In a landmark 6-3 decision issued Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the administration overstepped its constitutional authority by unilaterally imposing sweeping global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, effectively dismantles the “reciprocal” tariff framework established in 2025, which had placed duties …
