Feb 06
Talking with Ron Hays at CattleCon26, Cheryl DeVuyst of Morrison, Oklahoma shared her excitement about stepping into the role of chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board for the coming year. “It really is a blessing. I’m honored to be able to serve our beef producers and watch over our producers’ investment in growing beef demand,” …
Feb 05
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs: Soybean Rally Offers Pricing Opportunity Amidst “Wishy-Washy” Global Markets and Drought Concerns The grain markets are seeing significant movement this week, driven by geopolitical headlines and social media posts from the White House. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Dr. Todd Hubbs, Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist, to …
Feb 05
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma continues to grapple with expanding drought conditions, with nearly three-quarters of the state now classified from moderate to extreme drought, even as exceptional drought remains absent. Much of the snow that fell during recent winter weather has now melted, and temperatures are beginning to edge slightly …
Feb 05
Following reports of a New World screwworm detection in a horse imported from South America to Florida, Chief Veterinarian for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Kathy Simmons, spoke with Ron Hays CattleCon26 to clarify how the case was identified, treated, and contained under existing USDA protocols. Simmons explained that the case involved a horse imported …
Feb 04
The 7th Annual Oklahoma Denim Ball 2026 is Coming up March 27th and 28th At the National in Oklahoma City. The buzz is building earlier than ever for one of the Oklahoma agriculture industry’s favorite traditions. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Charity Martin of OKIE Cotton to discuss the highly anticipated return …
Feb 04
Speaking with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays at CattleCon26, Cheyenne Sparks of Oklahoma CattleWomen shared the excitement surrounding her new leadership role with the American National CattleWomen. Sparks announced that she has been elected vice president of ANCW, calling it the culmination of a long journey of involvement. “I’m very excited to share …
Feb 04
Farmers and ranchers across the country gathered at CattleCon26 to recognize leadership and advocacy within the beef industry, and this year that spotlight landed on Oklahoma producer Connie Tabor of Agra, named the 2026 American National CattleWomen CattleWoman of the Year. Speaking with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Tabor reflected on both her …
Feb 03
Buck Wehrbein reflected on a remarkable year serving as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays at CattleCon26. Wehrbein noted how rare it is to see historically high cattle prices alongside strong consumer demand. He emphasized the industry’s efficiency, pointing out that despite cattle numbers being at …
Feb 03
Today, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg announced USDA intends to enter into an agreement with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to deliver up to $452 million in fiscal year (FY) 2025 Food for Peace assistance. The funding will help U.S. producers move American-grown food to people in need around the world, …
Feb 03
Farmer sentiment weakened sharply in January as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index dropped from 136 in December 2025 to 113 in January 2026 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index dropped 19 points while the Future Expectations Index dropped 25 points (see Figure 2). Among the five indices that make up the AEB Index, the largest decline …
