Oct 14
Farm director KC Sheperd spoke with Kelli Payne with the Stockyards City Main Street Program who says this year’s Stockyards Stampede promises a full day of western fun for the whole family. “This event is well over two decades old, and it just exceeds our expectations each and every year,” Payne said. “The Stockyards Stampede …
Oct 13
The fall armyworm is a perennial and persistent pest, consistently invading Oklahoma from the Gulf Coast states starting in early summer. In a conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Kelly Seuhs, an entomologist at Oklahoma State University (OSU), confirmed that armyworms are a problem “almost a problem. I feel like every year” and advised producers …
Oct 10
Oklahoma’s brief autumn has been abruptly replaced by summer-like conditions, bringing unseasonably high temperatures and the concerning return of drought. State Climatologist Gary McManus and Farm Director KC Sheperd discussed the deteriorating weather pattern, which is compounded by the official onset of a La Niña episode. Summer Extends into Mid-October Oklahoma is experiencing temperatures significantly …
Oct 09
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. No Severe Drought: As of October 7, 2025, no part of Oklahoma is classified in the D2 (Severe), D3 (Extreme), or D4 (Exceptional) categories. Rapid Expansion of Moderate Drought: …
Oct 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with OSU Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel, who says dry weather has slowed progress on what many expected to be an excellent wheat pasture season. “It’s kind of slowed things down a lot in terms of both planting wheat in some cases, …
Oct 07
U.S. agricultural producer sentiment changed little in September as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 126 was just one point higher than a month earlier. However, there was a shift in producers’ perceptions of current conditions and their expectations for the future. Producers’ perceptions of current conditions on their farms weakened as the Index of …
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 …
