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,” …
Nov 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues to feature comments with Danette Amstein, Managing Principal of the Midian Marketing Group. Midian Marketing, the only strategic marketing, research and creative agency that focuses solely on making a difference in the meat industry. Amstein is a sixth generation Kansas farmer/rancher. She is active …
Nov 11
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 11
Associate Farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Jeff Ball of Bayer CropScience, who opened the conversation by emphasizing that fungicides cannot undo damage that has already occurred, explaining that “it’s basically timing.” He said, “If you’re a little late to the game, you can’t correct what’s already happened.” He pointed out that symptoms such as rust …
Nov 10
Congressman Tom Cole attended the Oklahoma Farm Bureau annual meeting this past weekend where he spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. Cole honored outgoing president Rod Moesel and his eight years of dedicated leadership.. “Rod and I literally go back 50-odd years in Republican politics,” Cole said. “He was my campaign treasurer …
Nov 09
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau awarded Blayne Arthur, the State Secretary of Agriculture, with the group’s prestigious Distinguished Service Award during the annual banquet. This award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Arthur’s acceptance speech resonated with attendees, highlighting the vital role the Farm Bureau plays in representing …
Nov 09
Farm Bureau members witnessed it’s President of the last eight years, Rodd Moesel, pass the gavel on Saturday evening to Stacey Simunek of Kay County. Prior to his election to become President on Saturday at the 84th Annual Meeting of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, he has been serving on the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Board as …
Nov 07
At the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Scott Mason, EPA Regional Administrator for the South Central region, about how he believes it’s “a brand new day at the United States EPA.” Mason emphasized that under President Trump, Administrator Zeldin, and his own leadership, the agency is making a concerted …
Nov 07
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Beef cattle extension specialist Dr. Rosslyn Biggs about preparing your cattle for the winter. Dr. Biggs says that the most important step in preparing a herd for winter is simple — being prepared. “At the end of the day, we want to make sure that we have the …
