Jan 07
OSU’s Jenny Dudak Talks Beltwide, Record Yields, and Upcoming Red River Crops Conference: As the cotton industry gears up for a new year, Oklahoma State University Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak is already hitting the road. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Dudak shared updates on her travels to the Beltwide Cotton …
Jan 06
The breed association shows continued on Tuesday with our picture above showing the Red Angus Junior Show in the far ring and the Open Black Hereford show in the near ring. Other breeds that were in the show spotlight on Tuesday included Limousin, Gelvbieh and Highland breeds. Tuesday was also a day of preparation for …
Jan 06
OISA to Host “Cattlemen’s Compass” in OKC: The Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association (OISA) is kicking off 2026 with a major educational event to unify independent cattle producers and inform consumers about the state of the beef industry. The event, titled “Cattlemen’s Compass,” is set for Saturday, January 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at …
Jan 06
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 …
Jan 06
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower As Trade Uncertainty Hangs Over Agriculture: Farmer sentiment weakened slightly in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropped just 3 points to a reading of 136. Weakness in the barometer was attributable to a modest decline in producers’ long-term outlook, as the Future Expectations Index fell to 140, 4 points below …
Jan 06
Protecting Your Harvest: The Importance of Post-Harvest Grain Protection: In a conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Miya Butler, Regional Sales Manager at Central Life Sciences, emphasized the critical need for protecting stored grain to maintain profitability, especially during years of high yields. The Role of Grain Protectants Central Life Sciences provides grain protectants for …
Jan 05
Day two of Cattlemen’s Congress saw seven Beef Breeds competing and one National Sale held to help end the day’s activities. Breeds showing included Belted Galloway, Braunbvieh, Charolais, Aberdeen, Gelhvieh, Miniature Hereford and Black Hereford. The lone sale on Tuesday was the Congressional National Gelbvieh and Balancer sale- offering a total of 71 lots that …
Jan 05
Wheat farmers in the United States and consumers in Japan share a special relationship built on trust and mutual respect cultivated over the past 70 years. As a result, Japan is one of the largest and loyal markets for U.S. wheat, importing roughly half of its wheat needs from the United States. Maintaining this market …
Jan 05
Oklahoma Drought Update: Gary McManus Warns of “Flash Drought” Amidst January Warmth. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, December 2025 will go down in the record books as a month of stark extremes, characterized by historic heat and a near-total absence of rainfall. Data from the Oklahoma Mesonet indicates the month ranked as the second-driest …
Jan 04
The Nation’s largest Beef Cattle Show has begun it’s eleven day run at OKC’s State Fair Park- and cattle producers from multiple states are enjoying the new home for the show- OG&E Coliseum. The Coliseum has replaced the Jim Norick Arena that hosted the first five Cattlemen Congress events. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays was …
