Nov 07
Shortly after Senator Mullin met with the President after our interview, Trump tweeted this: Mullin Takes Cattle Price Fight to White House, Slams “Leverage” Tactics in Prolonged Shutdown Senator Markwayne Mullin will join the Oklahoma Farm Bureau meeting via video today, as he is meeting with the President to address the growing crisis in the …
Nov 07
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Beef cattle extension specialist Dr. Rosslyn Biggs about preparing your cattle for the winter. Dr. Biggs says that the most important step in preparing a herd for winter is simple — being prepared. “At the end of the day, we want to make sure that we have the …
Nov 06
Today, in a Zoom interview from Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd, along with Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, announced a “possible end in sight” to the ongoing government shutdown, while sharply criticizing the Democratic strategy he claims caused the stalemate. Lankford Talks Shutdown, Ag Bill Delay, and Beef Price Strategy Lankford alleged the shutdown was …
Nov 06
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Severe Drought: Severe drought (D2) still remains in parts of central and southwestern Oklahoma, and new severe drought conditions have emerged in southern Oklahoma in Jefferson, Stephens, and Choctaw counties. …
Nov 06
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been “extraordinarily active” in 2025, making three significant changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that are poised to reshape the biomass-based diesel market. University of Illinois, Todd Gleason spoke to agricultural economists Dr. Todd Hubbs of Oklahoma State University and Dr. Scott Irwin of the University of …
Nov 05
According to Cassie Fish in her daily analysis, the Beef Read– just as we watched history in cattle prices soaring back in the late summer- the current plunge in cattle futures is historic as well: “CME cattle futures are in the midst of a serious and historic melt down. Since topping October 16, most active …
Nov 05
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, sits down with LeAnn Jenkins of Cottage Goods, an Oklahoma company that grew from a personal quest for a healthier home environment into a successful business known for its all-natural, farm-friendly products. Jenkins’ journey began in 2000, shortly after building a new house. “I had a new house built, and found …
Nov 05
Oklahoma cotton producers are experiencing one of their best seasons in recent memory, according to Maxwell Smith, cotton extension specialist at Oklahoma State University, who spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport. Smith said, “This year has been a really good change from the last few that we’ve experienced in Oklahoma cotton production.” Early rains …
Nov 05
A recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping has resulted in an agreement for China to resume its purchases of U.S. soybeans, sparking a reversal in market prices. However, one agricultural economist is urging caution, calling the announcement “relatively vague” and noting it lacks the concrete details needed for long-term market …
Nov 04
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 …
