Sep 23
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall after Mexican authorities reported another New World screw worm case about 70 miles south of Laredo, about the increasing urgency of the situation. Dr. Hall agreed that the discovery “ups the level of urgency to be …
Sep 22
Korben Gossen from Corn, OK in Washita County placed first in the White Bread Category of the Junior Division at the State “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking contest held on September 21st at the Oklahoma State Fair. His “Moist White Bread” loaf had perfect shape, texture and flavor which was baked flawlessly throughout. It topped …
Sep 18
The Texas Cattle Feeders’ Association (TCFA) is holding its annual convention from October 12-14 in Fort Worth. According to Brady Miller of the TCFA, the event is designed with two key goals in mind: “education and informing our members,” and to also include “a splash… of inspiration and just kind of help motivate our members”. …
Sep 17
During the sorghum harvest, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Craig Meeker, a past Chair for the National Sorghum Producers, who was working in his combine. Meeker shared a positive outlook on the current crop, while also detailing the significant market and political challenges facing producers. Harvest and Yields: Bountiful Harvest from Abundant Rain Meeker …
Sep 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency has announced the second phase of its Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP), aimed at providing disaster assistance to livestock producers. The program is designed to assist individuals who have suffered losses due to recent disasters. The first phase of the program, which provided relief to producers …
Sep 12
Allendale’s Rich Nelson joined associate farm reporter Carli Davenport to break down the latest USDA report, which delivered a mixed bag for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and livestock markets. Wheat: Watching Russia CloselyThe wheat market’s focus has shifted overseas. Russia’s crop has been consistently revised higher by private analysts, with estimates now around 87 million …
Sep 12
AFR President Scott Blubaugh recently returned from the organization’s annual fly-in to Washington, D.C., where he and 17 members delivered a unified message to Congress and the administration. Farm Director, KC Sheperd, caught up with Blubaugh after he got back to talk about his trip, “It is the ag economy, it is the ag economy, …
Sep 09
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 …
Jul 24
After an uncharacteristically wet spring, Oklahoma is now firmly entrenched in its typical hot summer pattern, with State Climatologist Gary McManus signaling a shift towards drier conditions and a watchful eye on potential drought development. While the state recently enjoyed a rare period of drought-free status, localized areas are now showing signs of stress. “Not …
