At the 2025 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Oklahoma claimed four National Championships out of the 45 Proficiency Award categories. Agricultural proficiency awards honor FFA members who, through Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Students compete in areas ranging from agricultural communications to wildlife management. Proficiency awards …
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Nov 03
Beef Board Chair Ryan Moorhouse on Tight Budgets, Big Returns, and Global Beef Demand
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Ryan Moorhouse, chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board, who discussed the rollout of the new Beef Checkoff budget that began in October. Moorhouse and the other members of the CBB volunteer their time and are cattle producers that represent all segments …
Nov 03
OSU’s Brian Arnall Says Drone Technology Slowly Taking Root in Oklahoma Agriculture
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
Ryder Klaassen of Hydro-Eakly FFA- Your 2025 American Star Farmer!
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 Wins Premiere Chapter- Strengthening Agriculture Title
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
Ft Gibson FFA’s Livestock Judging Team Brings Home National Championship to Oklahoma
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
USDA Secretary Rollins to Meet Mexican President Monday to Talk Screwworms and Feeder Cattle
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
Stillwater’s Kyriana Beard Earns National FFA Honor for Equine Research, Eyes Future as Rural Veterinarian
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
Stillwater FFA Waits on Ag Issues Contest Results at 98th National FFA Convention & Expo
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
Cassie Fish: Let the Market — Not Politics — Decide Beef Prices
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, …
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