Feb 11
With the 2026 Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) Annual State Meeting less than a month away, Executive Director Jean Lam joined Oklahoma Farm Report’s Farm Director KC Sheperd to outline the agenda for what promises to be a pivotal gathering for the state’s agricultural stewards. Set for March 1–3, 2026, at the newly unveiled …
Feb 10
USDA Report Leaves Markets “Stuck in the Mud” with Quiet Updates and 2026 Supply Questions The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report landed with a softer impact than usual this February, offering few major surprises to shake up the grain markets. Rich Nelson of Allendale Inc. joined Farm …
Feb 10
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 10
Yesterday at Moore Air Base, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Governor of Texas Greg Abbott celebrated a significant achievement in the fight against New World Screwworm (NWS) with the completion of a U.S.-based sterile fly dispersal facility in Edinburg, Texas. This facility expands USDA’s ability to disperse sterile flies along the border …
Feb 09
U.S. beef exports faced a sharp headline decline late last year, but Dan Halstrom with the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the underlying story is far more encouraging once China is removed from the equation. November beef export numbers were down “about 18, 19%,” but Halstrom emphasized that “if you take out China, it’s really …
Feb 09
Taking a Look at the Oklahoma Cotton Outlook As Oklahoma producers brace for the 2026 planting season. Oklahoma State University Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the current state of the industry, variety trial results, and crucial regulatory updates. While the winter months often represent a “slower time” for …
Feb 09
Oklahoma Genetics, Inc. (OGI) will hold its 21st Annual Meeting next Thursday, February 12, bringing members and industry professionals together at the Embassy Suites OKC NW in Oklahoma City. The event kicks off with registration opening at 8:30 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to pick up their name tags, program materials, and this …
Feb 06
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the strongest protections in agency history for over-the-top (OTT) dicamba application on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean crops. This decision responds directly to the strong advocacy of America’s cotton and soybean farmers, particularly growers across the Cotton Belt, who have been clear and consistent about the critical challenges they …
Feb 06
AFR Convention to Address Key Oklahoma Ag Policy: The American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative is gearing up for its annual convention, promising a weekend packed with legislative discussions, educational sessions, and celebration of Oklahoma’s agricultural youth. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with AFR President Scott Blubaugh to preview the …
Feb 06
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the packed CattleCon26 audience that reforming America’s dietary guidance became a top priority immediately after taking office. He said the Biden-era proposed guidelines he inherited were “453 pages long” and “crafted by lobbyists and driven by the same mercantile impulses that had put Fruit …
