Feb 13
Pioneering the Future of Agriculture: Oklahoma State University’s Bold Vision for Growth and Innovation: Oklahoma State University (OSU) is entering a transformative period for its agricultural research and education programs, marked by record-breaking enrollment and significant investment in modern infrastructure. In a recent conversation with Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director KC Sheperd, Dr. Scott …
Feb 13
Agricultural education and connecting consumers to production agriculture were front and center during a conversation with Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and Farm Director KC Sheperd at the OGI Wheat meeting. Arthur emphasized the importance of exposing the next generation—and the general public—to modern agriculture, noting that Oklahoma has “the best 4-H and FFA …
Feb 12
New OSU Wheat Variety Wyatt Combines Yield Potential and Strong Management Fit The Oklahoma State University wheat breeding program marked a milestone moment as Dr. Brett Carver unveiled a new hard red winter wheat variety during a conversation with Ron Hays. Speaking at the annual meeting of Oklahoma Genetics Incorporated in Oklahoma City, Carver described …
Feb 12
According to a news release from Oklahoma Attorney General Genter Drummond, he has announced today a breakthrough in Oklahoma’s 20-year poultry litter pollution litigation, securing settlements totaling more than $25 million from Tyson Foods and Cargill. The settlements mark a turning point in one of the state’s most significant environmental cases. “For over two …
Feb 12
Farm markets are moving through a relatively quiet stretch, with February reports offering little in the way of surprises but plenty to watch as weather and demand signals begin to matter more. Speaking with farm director KC Sheperd, Dr. Todd Hubbs said the latest WASDE report largely fit seasonal expectations, calling it “pretty uneventful… normal …
Feb 12
Oklahoma Drought Intensifies For Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus, chronicling the state’s weather is an exercise in tracking extremes. After a winter defined by record-breaking warmth and a persistent lack of rainfall, the state is looking toward a projected weekend storm system not just as a forecast change, but as a necessary reprieve from a …
Feb 12
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma is heading deeper into late winter with drought still shaping the conversation, as dry soils and limited recharge continue to set the tone across much of the state. While exceptional drought isn’t on the map, nearly three-quarters of Oklahoma remains under some level of drought, with …
Feb 11
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announced it is awarding more than $212 million through the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural products. The MAP and FMD programs are longstanding cost-share partnerships that help producers build and maintain a competitive presence in the global marketplace. “USDA’s market …
Feb 11
Livestock producers continue to see more marketing options move into the digital space, and one company blending online tools with traditional outreach is LivestockMarket.com. Brayden Anderson, who represents the company across Oklahoma and Texas, while speaking with Ron Hays, says the platform builds on a long history while focusing squarely on modern livestock marketing. Anderson …
Feb 11
Maximizing Ag Write-Offs: 2025 Tax Strategies and Planning for Farmers and Ranchers With tax season fast approaching, farm director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Stephen Dissette of the Horter Investment Management Group to discuss essential tax preparation strategies for agricultural producers. Dissette shared his insights on navigating the tax code, avoiding common pitfalls, and …
