Feb 13
Pioneering the Future of Agriculture: Oklahoma State University’s Bold Vision for Growth and Innovation: Oklahoma State University (OSU) is entering a transformative period for its agricultural research and education programs, marked by record-breaking enrollment and significant investment in modern infrastructure. In a recent conversation with Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director KC Sheperd, Dr. Scott …
Feb 12
New OSU Wheat Variety Wyatt Combines Yield Potential and Strong Management Fit The Oklahoma State University wheat breeding program marked a milestone moment as Dr. Brett Carver unveiled a new hard red winter wheat variety during a conversation with Ron Hays. Speaking at the annual meeting of Oklahoma Genetics Incorporated in Oklahoma City, Carver described …
Feb 10
The Tweet That Moved the Market OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs write in his weekly Newsletter about the market-moving news last week: On February 10, 2026, agricultural markets experienced a sudden burst of volatility, sparked not by weather or supply reports but by a social media post from President Trump. The previous Wednesday, the President posted …
Jan 29
“The Hess Address” is a new quarterly feature on the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network designed to keep producers directly connected to Oklahoma State University leadership. In this series, Farm Director KC Sheperd sits down with OSU President Dr. Jim Hess to go beyond the headlines and discuss the real-world impact of higher education on rural …
Jan 08
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs Previews Upcoming WASDE Report and 2026 Crop Market Outlook: As the agricultural community wraps up 2025 and heads into the new production year, all eyes are fixed on Monday’s upcoming World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist …
Oct 20
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Shannon Ferrell discussing ranch transition at the Texas Cattle Feeders Convention. As he explained, “A lot of people really understand the importance of our farm transition issue. It’s become very real to people as they realize the horizon that we …
Oct 17
Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Dr. John Michael Riley says the markets have been unusually stagnant due to the ongoing government shutdown. “We’re still in the midst of a shutdown with the government,” he explains, noting that critical USDA data is unavailable. “About this time of the month is when we receive our monthly crop …
Oct 13
Today’s beef buzz features comments from Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. David Lalman of Oklahoma State University, who recently discussed cow size, genetics, and management decisions for today’s cow-calf producers during the OSU Field Day with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Carli Davenport. Lalman explained that cow size remains a key factor in determining profitability for operations with limited grazing …
Oct 13
Oklahoma State University (OSU) has filled a key role in its agricultural economics division with the hiring of Dr. Todd Hubbs, who steps into the role of Small Grains Specialist, succeeding the influential Dr. Kim Anderson. In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd at the Rural Economic Outlook Conference, Dr. Hubbs discussed his background, …
Oct 09
Speaking from the Rural Economic Outlook Conference, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Vice President and Dean of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Dr. Jayson Lusk, delivered an optimistic update on the state of the university in an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd of the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network. The conversation began on …
