Jan 29
“The Hess Address” is a new quarterly feature on the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network designed to keep producers directly connected to Oklahoma State University leadership. In this series, Farm Director KC Sheperd sits down with OSU President Dr. Jim Hess to go beyond the headlines and discuss the real-world impact of higher education on rural …
Jan 29
Senator Lankford Addresses Government Shutdown Threats, New Ag Tax Relief, and Stalled Farm Bill: In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford provided a critical update from the nation’s capital, addressing a looming government shutdown, heated debates over border security, and vital economic news for Oklahoma’s agricultural producers. Border Security …
Jan 29
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought remains firmly in place across much of Oklahoma as February begins, with more than 70 percent of the state still experiencing moderate to extreme drought and pockets of extreme drought expanding in the southwest. While exceptional drought is not currently present, conditions have changed little in …
Jan 28
State Treasurer Todd Russ says Oklahoma is entering the new year on solid economic footing, as he visited with Farm Director KC Sheperd at the 2026 Legislative Kickoff about recent trends and what lies ahead. Russ noted that despite higher interest rates over the past few years, Oklahoma’s economy has continued to show resilience. “If …
Jan 28
A mid-week rally in the wheat markets and speculation surrounding global crop conditions took center stage in a recent conversation between Farm Director KC Sheperd and Oklahoma State University Marketing Analyst Dr. Todd Hubbs. With the hard red winter wheat market seeing a notable boost, Hubbs offered insights into the driving forces behind the price …
Jan 28
Super Bowl parties often feature takeout, delivery and foods that are served over several hours. To help prevent foodborne illness, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding fans to keep food safety in play on game day. “When food is served throughout the Super Bowl, it can be …
Jan 27
Winter Storm May Help Control New World Screwworm: In a DTN Article written by Bryce Anderson he states: Across the central and eastern United States, the 2026 mid-January winter storm has brought delays, damage and danger. The storm brought record-breaking cold, blizzard-strength winds, freezing rain and snow to many states east of the Rocky Mountains. …
Jan 27
Ultra-Fast Fashion and Synthetics Are Displacing U.S. Cotton Demand Creating New Hurdles: A global shift in consumer habits is creating significant headwinds for the U.S. cotton industry. Owen Wagner, Vice President of Grains and Oilseeds Analysis for Rabobank, recently conducted research in Germany regarding the “fast fashion” trend and its displacement of cotton demand on …
Jan 27
Aaron Kelly, Chief Commercial Officer of New Leaf Symbiotics, introduced the company to intern Karleigh Erramouspe by highlighting their specialization in a specific type of bacteria called PPFMs. “They’re all pink. That’s why you see all of the pink branding around us,” he explained. He emphasized that these bacteria provide season-long protection for plants, colonizing …
Jan 26
A Guide for Producers Impacted by Winter Storm Fern: Agricultural producers facing the aftermath of natural disasters have access to a suite of recovery programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). FSA Administrator Bill Beam has outlined several key initiatives designed to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners rehabilitate their operations …
