Nov 24
Dr. John Long, Associate Professor and Agricultural Engineer at Oklahoma State University, spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about drones being used in agriculture. Dr. Long says drones are becoming an important tool for farmers and ranchers. “Drones are being used a lot of different ways in agriculture,” he explains, “from just being able …
Nov 21
Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Richard Fordyce, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA at the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City. Questions about how the USDA recovered after the lengthy government shutdown started the conversation, and Fordyce explains that the department “had folks back in …
Nov 21
Farm Director KC Shepherd spoke with Billy Howe of the Texas Farm Bureau following a water panel discussion, focusing on the unique legal status of groundwater in Texas, the emergence of major new industrial water users, and the urgent need for new water technology. Texas Groundwater: The Rule of Capture Groundwater rights in Texas are …
Nov 21
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University, who began with an update on the wheat market, noting significant price movement throughout the week. He explains that early gains faded after the USDA report, which, in his words, “didn’t raise exports, which a lot of people were …
Nov 20
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association regarding concerns from the U.S. cattle industry about China allowing beef plant export credentials to expire without renewing them. Lane expresses deep frustration with the lack of U.S. progress in correcting the situation, emphasizing …
Nov 20
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 grown significantly in the south this week, covering 3.48% of the state. New extreme drought has been reported in Stephens, Garvin, McClain, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, and Seminole …
Nov 19
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Joe Schuele of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, who began with a discussion about the Trump administration’s tariff strategy and whether the tariffs were “working.” Joe Schuele clarified that, from the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s perspective, the key issue is not whether tariffs work broadly, but whether U.S. red …
Nov 18
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. Glen Dolezal, a recently retired meat scientist and executive from Cargill, centered on the dramatic and accelerating increase in beef carcass weights observed in 2025. Following …
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 …
