Oct 07
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 …
Oct 06
The U.S. is bracing for a record grain harvest totaling 21.5 billion bushels of corn, soybeans and grain sorghum this fall. The bumper crop arrives during a period of heightened uncertainty surrounding the future of the U.S. trade relationship with China, low export market demand for U.S. soybeans and depressed crop prices. Meanwhile, grain storage …
Oct 06
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments with Dr. Ron Gill, extension livestock specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, to discuss the importance of low-stress livestock handling—particularly when it comes to transportation. As Gill explained, “These are very valuable animals, especially given current cattle prices, and we need to …
Oct 03
Dr. John Michael Riley, OSU agricultural economist, provided an overview of current crop markets, starting with corn. He noted that while corn is “one of the rosier crops” compared to others, it still faces challenges. Following the August report that showed higher-than-expected acres and yields, the market initially fell but has since rebounded somewhat due …
Oct 02
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Director Ron Hays shares insights from Dr. Rosslyn Biggs of Oklahoma State University. Dr. Biggs, who serves as Director of the Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine and as a beef cattle extension veterinary specialist, recently discussed the serious threat of the New World screwworm on the Angus …
Oct 02
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 or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of May …
Oct 01
While Oklahomans enjoyed a deceptive, cool start to autumn, the state now faces an escalating drought threat. State Climatologist Gary McManus warned that the official October outlook favors conditions—above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation—that are prime for drought expansion. “We definitely don’t want to see drought flourish in October, but that’s what the outlooks are saying,” …
Oct 01
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation from yesterday with Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who emphasized that while the cattle industry supports revitalization efforts, they are not looking for direct government payments. “We tend to not seek those kinds of market support payments,” Lane …
Oct 01
At 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, October 1st, the United States government has officially shut down. Two weeks ago, House Republicans passed a clean short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open and allow the House and Senate to finish the appropriations process. The House Appropriations Committee has passed all twelve appropriations bills out of committee. Only …
