Nov 18
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 …
Nov 17
At an emergency drought committee meeting, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Executive Director Trey Lam shared an overview of the state’s worsening drought conditions with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport. He said the panel heard from state climatologist Gary McManus, noting that “drought has been growing across the state, and actually maybe a little more severe even …
Nov 14
Oklahoma’s 2025 crop outlook is shaping up to be one of the strongest in years, with major gains forecast across corn, sorghum, soybeans, cotton, and peanuts. Corn for Grain Sorghum for Grain Soybeans for Beans Upland Cotton Peanuts Corn production for grain is forecast at 16.8 billion bushels, down less than 1 percent from the …
Nov 14
Oklahoma Braces for “Biggie” Warm-Up, which Could Challenge All-Time November Records. Oklahoma is experiencing an unseasonal and historic surge of warmth, with temperatures today and Saturday poised to break daily records and potentially challenge some all-time high-temperature records for the month of November. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, the state is already on a …
Nov 14
In today’s beef buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Michael Kelsey, who says the New World screwworm remains a pressing concern for cattle producers across the southern U.S. As winter approaches, he notes that “we’re probably… not going to see it this winter,” but stresses …
Nov 14
OSU agricultural economist John Michael Riley says the impact of President Trump’s recent trade discussions in Asia has left markets waiting for clarity. He explains that while China indicated plans to purchase U.S. soybeans, “the market is very much in limbo as to when and how much those potential sales are going to actually happen.” …
Nov 13
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments made by one of the speakers at the recent King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Symposium, Dr Jason Sawyer, Chief Science Officer of the East Foundation discussed the urgent threat posed by the potential return of the New World screwworm across the Rio Grande. …
Nov 13
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. Extreme Drought (D3) has now emerged in southwestern Oklahoma in Kiowa, Jackson and Greer counties covering 0.8% of the state. some Examples of historically observed impacts during a D3 …
Nov 13
Last Night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on legislation that ended the government shutdown. This package includes a clean continuing resolution that funds the government through January 30, 2026, as well as three appropriations bills that provide full fiscal year funding for Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. These bills will …
Nov 12
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is midway through its annual fall gathering meetings across the state. Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey, who says the atmosphere has been upbeat. “Great crowds, a real mix of young and old, a lot of great discussion, and a lot of good attitudes,” …
