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<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn 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 ...<\/div>Read more\u2026<\/a><\/li>- Crop Progress Shows 3% Winter Wheat Headed For Oklahoma<\/a>
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<\/a>\n\n\n\nAccording to the latest crop progress report released on April 6th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 3%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 12% good to excellent, 54% very poor to poor, and 34% fair. \n\n\nKansas winter wheat crop is ranked 35% good to excellent, 38% fair, and 24% poor to very poor.\n\n\nTexas ...<\/div>Read more\u2026<\/a><\/li>- Trump Administration Proposes 19% Cut to USDA Discretionary Funding in FY 2027 Budget<\/a>
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<\/a>\n\n\n\nAccording to Chris Clayton at DTN, President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for USDA again calls for making a nearly 20% cut to discretionary programs the administration doesn’t support.\n\n\nThe top line for the president’s budget released on Friday is a $1.5 trillion request for Defense spending, while proposing to cut about $660 billion in non-military spending ...<\/div>Read more\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nLatest Agricultural News<\/h3>\n\n\n
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- Oklahoma Cattle Industry Priorities Face Time Crunch as Legislative Session Nears End<\/a> Mon Apr 6th, 2026 8:38:13 CDT
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<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn today\u2019s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, who says the clock is ticking fast for cattle industry priorities as the Oklahoma legislative session nears its end.\n\n\nA Shortened Timeline at the Capitol\n\n\nWith a state budget already agreed to, Kelsey says lawmakers could wrap up the session much earlier ...<\/div>Read more...<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nMore Beef Buzz …<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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