Jul 02
Oklahomans are preparing for a “really hot” Fourth of July holiday, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus, marking a stark shift from a June that delivered record-breaking rainfall and, for the first time in nearly six years, completely eradicated drought from the state. “This coming Friday will be a gift with highs in the 80s, …
Jul 02
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Clint Rusk, who shared that there has long been interest in developing a ranch management program at Texas Tech. “The ranchers in west Texas came to town and asked the Dean of Ag for some help. They suggested that maybe it would be …
Jul 02
Winning the showmanship contest at the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress is one of the highlights of any junior member’s career. Four age divisions of members from the North American Limousin Junior Association competed in the National Limousin Showmanship Contest on Monday, June 23, 2025. The contest was held during the National Junior Limousin …
Jul 02
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture concluded an inbound trade mission with a high-level Moroccan agricultural delegation June 22–28, 2025. The visit further strengthened bilateral agricultural cooperation and deepened ties between the U.S. and Morocco, laying important groundwork for continued engagement. The mission also opened new avenues for collaboration and future trade opportunities. …
Jul 02
Global production of seafood continues to rise, along with concern for the health and safety of workers in commercial fishing and the related industries of aquaculture and seafood processing. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that approximately 80 commercial fishing workers lose their lives each day. Seafood accounts for 15 percent of the world population’s …
Jul 02
This is day 7 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest progress continues across Kansas, with some areas moving slowly due to wet conditions while others have managed to dodge the rain …
Jul 02
RON’s Ron Hays has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 02
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Mark Johnson, and Beck. Today, he provides information on making the most of damaged wheat when feeding …
