Nov 03
Drones are quickly becoming valuable tools for specific tasks on the farm. Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Oklahoma State University soil scientist Dr. Brian Arnall, who shared his perspective on how drone technology has evolved in agriculture. He explained that “mapping drones… is really where the drone technology first started jumping in, probably about …
Nov 01
For the tenth time in the history of the FFA and the Future Farmers of America- an Oklahoma member has claimed the title of American Star Farmer- the oldest and original Star award. Ryder Klaassen of Hydro-Eakly heard his name called on stage in Lucas Oil Stadium Friday night as he was named the Star …
Nov 01
Stillwater FFA was named the 2025 Premier Chapter: Strengthening Agriculture during the sixth general session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis. Stillwater FFA of Oklahoma created an activity that included comedy as well as serious safety lessons with the chapter’s “Don’t Be a Griswold: Safety Skits.” The activity’s purpose …
Nov 01
The National Championship in Livestock Evaluation is returning once again to Oklahoma as the Livestock Judging team representing the state from the Ft. Gibson FFA Chapter is the first place team in the 2025 National Contest at the 98th National FFA Convention. Oklahoma is one of the leading states in America when it comes to …
Oct 31
At the 2025 National FFA Convention, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed the Thursday afternoon General Session of the 98th FFA Convention and met with reporters, including senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, to discuss several key cattle industry issues, including feeder cattle imports from Mexico and the President’s remarks about beef prices. …
Oct 31
Kyriana Beard of the Stillwater FFA Chapter earned top honors in the Animal Systems Agriscience Research Proficiency category. Reflecting on her long-term project with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Kyriana explained, “Starting in eighth grade, I had started my first research project with horses, and all of my projects are around finding different …
Oct 30
It will be a busy day on Friday for many of our Oklahoma finalists in various contests as well as several teams- including the Ag Issues team fielded by Stillwater FFA. Stillwater won the right to represent Oklahoma this week at the 2025 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis and they have advanced and competed in …
Oct 30
In today’s beef buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Cattle market analyst Cassie Fish, who says the current discussion about beef being “too high” in price is misplaced. She explains, “You know who will tell us it’s too high? The consumer.” Fish argues that price data alone doesn’t determine affordability, …
Oct 30
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. Severe Drought: Severe drought (D2) still remains in parts of central and southwestern Oklahoma, but severe drought present last week in Payne County has withdrawn this week. D2 severe drought …
Oct 29
Madilyn Norvell of Amber Pocasset FFA was the first of several Oklahoma FFA speech contestants chasing a national championship at the 98th Annual Convention of the FFA to reach the Final Four in her speech category- Creed. Norvell advanced out of the preliminary round Wednesday morning- then the national semis in the afternoon where she …
