Feb 20
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Essential Federal Rights and Strategies for Farmers: As the agricultural industry faces a landscape of fluctuating commodity prices and rising interest rates, understanding borrowers’ federal rights has become a critical component of farm management. In a recent discussion, Jay Brunson, an attorney at Brunson Ag Law, shared vital insights with Farm Director …
Feb 19
Farm Bureau leaders are gearing up for a critical stretch at the Oklahoma Capitol, with a renewed focus on grassroots engagement and policy advocacy as the legislative session ramps up. Speaking at the recent leadership conference, Stacy Simunek, president of Oklahoma Farm Bureau, emphasized to Ron Hays that the timing is right to prepare members …
Feb 19
2026 Grain Market Outlook: The agricultural market is currently navigating a complex landscape shaped by persistent weather patterns, shifting government regulations, and global trade dynamics. Insights from Dr. Todd Hubbs at Oklahoma State University, while talking to Farm Director KC Sheperd, highlight how these factors are driving trends in the wheat, corn, and soybean sectors. …
Feb 19
Sowing the Seeds of Change: Dr. Allan Fritz on the Future of Wheat Breeding In a recent conversation, KC Sheperd met with Dr. Allan Fritz, a professor and wheat breeder at Kansas State University, to discuss the industry’s economic landscape and his upcoming transition to a new field. Redefining Value for the Grower A primary focus …
Feb 19
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma continues to face dry conditions, with the latest Drought Monitor showing nearly three-quarters of Oklahoma affected by moderate to extreme drought, unchanged from last week. While extreme drought has eased slightly to just over 9 percent of the state, large areas remain dry, and the 6-to-10-day …
Feb 18
As destructive wildfires continue to sweep across Western Oklahoma, Senator James Lankford joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to provide a critical update on emergency response efforts, state-level relief, wildfire aid, and the mounting frustration over federal funding hurdles. With major fires like the Ranger Road Fire in Beaver County and the 43 Fire in Woodward …
Feb 18
Oklahoma Wildfires Burn 150,000+ Acres; Gary McManus Warns of New Red Flag Danger The wildfire crisis in Oklahoma has reached a critical threshold, with state officials and meteorologists sounding the alarm as the destruction mounts. According to Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus, the toll is staggering: over 150,000 acres have already been consumed, resulting in …
Feb 18
As Oklahoma livestock groups unite to take a more proactive role in shaping the conversation around food, Kylee Deniz with the Oklahoma Pork Council joins senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau leadership conference to discuss the launch of the new All For Food coalition, an effort that brings multiple …
Feb 18
NFU President Rob Larew Calls for Radical Overhaul of Farm Bill Safety Net: The House Agriculture Committee’s recent markup of the Farm Bill is a significant step, but National Farmers Union President Rob Larew emphasizes that there is still a long way to go before reaching the finish line. In a discussion with Farm Director …
Feb 17
Oklahoma State Representative David Hardin joined Ron Hays at the 2026 Farm Bureau leadership conference to discuss the ongoing poultry litter litigation, saying the case has reached a point where “some serious decisions have to be made.” Hardin said while he hopes the judge accepts proposed settlements, he is uncertain that will happen given earlier …
