Dec 04
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Mike Jennings, regional sales manager for SmartLic, who explains why fall and early winter mark one of the most critical windows of the year for cattle nutrition. Jennings says the season brings “a sharp decline in forage quality,” just as cows enter …
Dec 04
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor shows that while exceptional drought remains at zero percent, dry conditions are still gripping much of the state, with nearly 60% of Oklahoma affected by drought conditions ranging from abnormally dry to extreme drought. Extreme Drought (D3) continues to linger in southern …
Dec 04
The term ‘fair market value’ or (FMV) is often used in conversation or as part of a calculation. The term itself conveys some meaning, but what is the true definition? Fair market value is the price any asset (land, machinery, equipment, etc.) would sell for in an open market where the buyer and seller are …
Dec 04
A longtime Idaho rancher suggested this week’s segment. We’ll start with this quote from an unknown author: “Truth is, great things take time. So, either you wait or you settle for less.” With that, let’s look at retail prices for the three major proteins and contrast those prices with the amount of time it takes to produce …
Dec 04
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Dec 04
Geopolitics, Tariffs, and the Unpredictable Fertilizer Market The current state of the fertilizer market is one of daily fluctuation and global complexity, according to Veronica Nigh, Chief Economist for The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), who spoke with Farm Director KC Sheperd. Addressing the mixed reports of rising and falling fertilizer prices, Nigh offered a characteristic explanation: …
Dec 03
Autumn Schultz, daughter of Brandon and Loni Schultz, was awarded the overall Grand Champion award showing her Doublestop CL Plus variety in the 2025 Oklahoma 4-H/FFA Junior Wheat Show. Schultz placed 1st in milling and production and 9th in baking, earning her the title of 1st place as the 4-H champion, and overall grand champion …
Dec 03
Boxed beef prices declined for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. The Choice cutout fell $0.91 to $363.81, while the Select cutout rose $2.34 to $353.12, narrowing the spread to $10.69. A total of 140 loads were reported. Compared to Tuesday, primal values were mostly lower: Rib decreased from $626.82 to $626.07, Chuck from $293.18 …
