Jan 20
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 …
Jan 19
As Oklahoma lawmakers prepare for the 2026 legislative session, agricultural groups are once again zeroing in on tax policy, private property rights, and regulatory issues that directly affect rural communities. State Representative John Pfeiffer, who is in his final year in the House due to term limits, says those concerns will be front and center …
Jan 15
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor shows drought conditions continuing to spread across the state, even as exceptional drought remains absent. More than 70 percent of Oklahoma is now experiencing moderate to extreme drought, a slight decrease from last week, but extreme drought is expanding in parts of …
Jan 14
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced the State of Oklahoma has reached a settlement agreement with George’s, Inc., resolving claims related to poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. “This settlement demonstrates that fair, good-faith negotiations can produce outcomes that serve everyone’s interests—protecting Oklahoma’s water resources while respecting the economic realities facing our agricultural partners,” …
Jan 11
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall opened his traditional news conference on Sunday afternoon by welcoming attendees to California and thanking them for attending the event. He emphasized the significance of gathering in a state with diverse agricultural production and expressed enthusiasm for the year ahead. “We look forward to advocating for American farmers …
Jan 09
U.S. pork exports continued to build momentum in October, led by a record performance in leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports remained lower year-over-year, shipments rebounded to some degree in October, posting the largest totals since June. Record-large shipments to …
Jan 09
Growers are heading into another season of tight margins with fertilizer prices still elevated, making data-driven fertility decisions more important than ever. In a conversation between Oklahoma Farm Reports, Maci Carter, and Derek Emerine of Helena, Emerine shared insights from one of the largest soil and tissue data sets the company has ever analyzed, offering …
Jan 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Shane Bedwell, chief operating officer of the American Hereford Association, about the continued growth of Cattlemen’s Congress, the momentum within the Hereford breed, and the next generation shaping its future. Bedwell, who has served on show’s Board of Directors since it’s inception, reflected …
Jan 02
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Don Close about the outlook for cattle markets as the industry heads into 2026. Close says momentum from 2025 is carrying forward, supported by strong demand signals and tighter supplies. “We see the market continuing to perform and excel, and …
Jan 01
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor shows drought conditions worsening across the state, with moderate to extreme drought now covering nearly 54% of Oklahoma—up sharply from about 45% last week—while exceptional drought remains at zero percent. Extreme drought continues to hold steady in southern Oklahoma at 4.8%, even …
