Feb 26
The 2026 Grain Market Outlook: Grain markets experienced a volatile week as a combination of weather forecasts and shifting federal policies influenced prices across several commodities, according to OSU crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs. In a recent conversation with farm director KC Sheperd, Dr. Hubbs noted that despite a strong rally in the previous …
Feb 26
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Shannon Ferrell, an agricultural economist with Oklahoma State University, about a new ranch succession planning tool designed to help producers address one of the cattle industry’s most pressing challenges—the aging ranch population. Ferrell says ranchers are increasingly aware they must “figure out …
Feb 26
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions across Oklahoma continue to intensify this week, with 100% of the state now showing some level of dryness. While exceptional drought remains absent, the rapid expansion of moderate to extreme drought underscores how quickly conditions have deteriorated, driven by persistent warmth, wind, and a lack …
Feb 24
State officials say drought conditions continue to worsen across Oklahoma, prompting renewed discussion at a recent drought commission meeting about how much relief funding remains available. Trey Lam with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission outlined where the state stands financially. Lam said the commission has just wrapped up its third round of drought programming and noted, …
Feb 24
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with David Freelander, Senior Director of Market Research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about how rapidly today’s beef consumer is changing. Freelander says the pace of change has been striking, noting, “In the three years I’ve been here, it’s remarkable just to …
Feb 20
Wildfire Crisis: Agricultural Community Rallies for Orphan Calf Relief: The Rangers Road fire has already scorched over 283,000 acres, creating an immediate crisis for ranchers along the Oklahoma-Kansas border. In a recent informative discussion, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Jessica Reed, Program Director for the Orphan Calf Relief Program, to detail the recovery …
Feb 20
Oklahoma farmers and ranchers are facing a wide range of urgent challenges, from wildfire devastation to uncertainty surrounding farm policy, as former House Ag Committee Chair and current senior member of the House Ag Committee Congressman Frank Lucas joined Ron Hays for an in-depth conversation on the Oklahoma Farm Report. Lucas opened by addressing the …
Feb 20
In a landmark 6-3 decision issued Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the administration overstepped its constitutional authority by unilaterally imposing sweeping global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, effectively dismantles the “reciprocal” tariff framework established in 2025, which had placed duties …
Feb 20
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with John Hutcheson, director of the beef cattle technical services team with Merck Animal Health, about a newly approved tool to help protect U.S. cattle from the threat of New World screwworm. The conversation took place on the trade show floor, where Hutcheson …
Feb 19
Farm Bureau leaders are gearing up for a critical stretch at the Oklahoma Capitol, with a renewed focus on grassroots engagement and policy advocacy as the legislative session ramps up. Speaking at the recent leadership conference, Stacy Simunek, president of Oklahoma Farm Bureau, emphasized to Ron Hays that the timing is right to prepare members …
