Oct 15
Four finalists have been selected for the 2025 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. Named in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, this award recognizes landowners who inspire others with …
Oct 15
The agricultural industry is rapidly digitizing, and according to Dr. Ryan Reuter, an Animal and Food Sciences Professor at Oklahoma State University (OSU), this transformation is making its way to livestock production. In a conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Dr. Reuter detailed how technologies like virtual fencing, animal sensors, and autonomous equipment are moving …
Oct 14
Farm director KC Sheperd spoke with Kelli Payne with the Stockyards City Main Street Program who says this year’s Stockyards Stampede promises a full day of western fun for the whole family. “This event is well over two decades old, and it just exceeds our expectations each and every year,” Payne said. “The Stockyards Stampede …
Oct 14
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 …
Oct 14
As the harvest season ramps up, the focus for agricultural industry leaders is split between ensuring a safe end to the current year and anticipating innovative tools for the future. In a discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, BASF Technical Service Rep Adam Hixon highlighted both a forthcoming product and an immediate, crucial safety message …
Oct 13
Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport spoke with OSU Extension Weed Specialist Liberty Galvin, who discussed how drones are creating new opportunities in modern agriculture, both for livestock and crop production. She explained that “drones are a technological opportunity for us to expand our agricultural operations”, noting that producers in Oklahoma are using them to “scout …
Oct 13
Oklahoma State University (OSU) has filled a key role in its agricultural economics division with the hiring of Dr. Todd Hubbs, who steps into the role of Small Grains Specialist, succeeding the influential Dr. Kim Anderson. In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd at the Rural Economic Outlook Conference, Dr. Hubbs discussed his background, …
Oct 13
The fall armyworm is a perennial and persistent pest, consistently invading Oklahoma from the Gulf Coast states starting in early summer. In a conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Kelly Seuhs, an entomologist at Oklahoma State University (OSU), confirmed that armyworms are a problem “almost a problem. I feel like every year” and advised producers …
Oct 10
Record-high cattle prices offer a significant financial opportunity for producers who leverage smart marketing and risk management strategies, according to Dr. James Mitchell, a livestock economist at the University of Arkansas and former Oklahoma State University professor. In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Dr. Mitchell discussed the volatility of the current market and …
Oct 10
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Oklahoma State University graduate research assistant Kaylen Stearns, who discussed high altitude disease and bovine congestive heart failure in beef cattle, explaining what causes these conditions, how they are measured, and why they’re becoming more common. Stearns began by defining high altitude disease as “a non-infectious disease in beef cattle that usually impacts cattle …
