Oct 31
U.S. Meat Exports See Positive Signs in Asia Following New Trade Discussions Recent trade progress announced by President Donald Trump during a swing through Asia is creating optimism for U.S. beef and pork exports, according to Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While details are still being finalized, Halstrom …
Oct 31
Kyriana Beard of the Stillwater FFA Chapter earned top honors in the Animal Systems Agriscience Research Proficiency category. Reflecting on her long-term project with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Kyriana explained, “Starting in eighth grade, I had started my first research project with horses, and all of my projects are around finding different …
Oct 30
It will be a busy day on Friday for many of our Oklahoma finalists in various contests as well as several teams- including the Ag Issues team fielded by Stillwater FFA. Stillwater won the right to represent Oklahoma this week at the 2025 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis and they have advanced and competed in …
Oct 30
At the 2025 National FFA Convention, Ryder Klaassen from the Hydro-Eakly FFA Chapter represented Oklahoma as a finalist for the Star Farmer of America Award, one of the organization’s most prestigious honors. Ryder spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays about this exciting opportunity. He began the conversation expressing gratitude for the recognition, …
Oct 30
President Donald Trump championed a new deal for U.S. soybean farmers on October 30, 2025, after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. As part of the agreement, China has agreed to resume buying soybeans and other agricultural products from the U.S. after months of boycotting them amid trade disputes. U.S. farmers are …
Oct 30
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still remains in parts of central and southwestern Oklahoma, but severe drought present last week in Payne County has withdrawn this week. D2 severe drought …
Oct 30
Outside of a weather-related supply shock, the Rabobank analysts’ outlook for global crop production and supplies suggests there isn’t much potential for commodity farmers to break even until the 2027-28 crop year. Chris Clayton of DTN said Analysts at Rabobank on Tuesday highlighted their outlook for crops, inputs, and profitability by diving into trends affecting …
Oct 29
Madilyn Norvell of Amber Pocasset FFA was the first of several Oklahoma FFA speech contestants chasing a national championship at the 98th Annual Convention of the FFA to reach the Final Four in her speech category- Creed. Norvell advanced out of the preliminary round Wednesday morning- then the national semis in the afternoon where she …
Oct 29
At the 2025 National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, National FFA President Thad Bergschneider reflected on a whirlwind year representing more than one million members while speaking with senior far and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. “You can’t go anywhere without meeting somebody,” he said, describing how FFA connects people from all walks of life. …
Oct 29
The Oklahoma Ag Expo is just around the corner, taking place November 3–5 in Norman at the Embassy Suites. Ashley Tucker Randolph shared her excitement with farm director KC Sheperd, saying, “We are super excited to welcome everyone this upcoming Monday, we’re looking forward to having everyone.” She explained that the event is a collaboration …
