Tag: oklahoma
Mar 04
Oklahoma City Farm Show Moves to Earlier March Dates, Set for March19–21 at OKC Fairgrounds
The 22nd Annual Oklahoma City Farm Show, featuring the latest in agricultural machinery, equipment, technology, and services, will take place March 19–21, 2026, at the OKC Fairgrounds’ Bennett Event Center. This year’s event will showcase more than 1,000 products and services from hundreds of exhibitors, filling both the indoor Bennett Event Center and the outdoor …
Mar 04
USDA NASS Urges Oklahoma Producers to Shape Future Agricultural Data
The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is currently seeking input from data users to refine its statistical reports and ensure they meet the evolving needs of the agricultural industry. In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, USDA NASS’s Troy Marshall discussed the agency’s open comment period and the …
Mar 04
Weed Control Key to Unlocking Pasture Value in a High-Price Cattle Market
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Abe Smith, pasture specialist with Corteva Agriscience, about why weed management is a critical part of pasture success for cattle producers. Smith says managing weeds is not just about appearance, but about protecting the productivity and long-term value of pasture acres at …
Mar 04
OSU Extension Specialists Stress Economics, Soil Testing, and Forage Health at Central Cattle Conference
Maci Carter visited with Dr. Brian Arnall and Brian Pugh, both extension specialists with Oklahoma State University, following the Oklahoma Central Cattle Conference, where the two led a jointly delivered session built as a conversation rather than a formal presentation. Arnall explained that the idea came from wanting to mirror the kind of back-and-forth dialogue …
Mar 03
NRCS Highlights Regenerative Pilot Program for Oklahoma Producers
At the OACD state meeting, Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Caleb Stone of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to discuss the Regenerative Pilot Program and what it means for Oklahoma producers. Stone explained that while the program is new as a pilot, it operates within existing conservation frameworks. “It’s a pilot that operates within …
Mar 03
Dr. Todd Hubbs: Geopolitical Tensions and Drought Concerns Anchor Late Winter Crop Outlook
The agricultural commodity markets are navigating a complex landscape of international conflict and domestic weather challenges as the 2025/26 marketing year progresses. In his latest analysis, Dr. Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University notes that February ended with “hostilities breaking out once again in the Middle East.” This shift impacted a week that had otherwise …
Mar 03
Dave Weaber: Cow-Calf Operators Taking a Measured Approach to Rebuilding
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dave Weaber, senior animal protein analyst with Terrain, about what cow-calf operators are really thinking as they consider rebuilding the U.S. cow herd. Weaber discusses results from the first Farm Credit cattle customer survey on herd expansion, which looked closely at producer …
Mar 03
Ben Hale: Cattle Prices Remain Strong Even as Receipts Dip at Oklahoma City
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 …
Mar 02
Oklahoma Weather: Record-Breaking Winter Heat Yields to Make-or-Break Rain Week
The climatological winter of 2025–2026 has officially entered the record books as the warmest in Oklahoma history, leaving a trail of intensified drought and devastating wildfires in its wake. As the state transitions into March, State Climatologist Gary McManus suggests the current Oklahoma Weather week could serve as a “make-or-break” turning point for the parched …
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