Oct 14
A relentless wave of heavy rainfall continues to pound western and central Oklahoma, delivering historic moisture to parched ground while creating localized flooding headaches as storms persist through Wednesday morning. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus highlighted the sheer scale of the event, pointing out that several communities have seen unprecedented short-term totals. “Sometimes, Ladies and …
Oct 14
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), about August beef export results, strong demand in key Asian markets and the importance of variety meats in maximizing the value of every animal. U.S. beef exports posted a 4% …
Oct 14
ANCW Beef Ambassador Haley Bryand is using her background in the beef cattle industry to educate consumers, advocate for producers and help shape the future of agriculture. A senior at Texas A&M University, Bryand grew up on her family’s cow-calf operation in East Texas and is spending the next year representing the beef industry through …
Oct 13
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, up 2 points from 54% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 33%. Soybean crop conditions are rated 57% good to excellent this week, equal to last week. Soybeans harvested stands at 46%. The U.S. Cotton …
Oct 13
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 13
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Jamelyn Farney, a beef systems specialist at Kansas State University’s Parsons Research Facility in southeastern Kansas, about the growing use of virtual fencing in the cattle industry. With more companies offering virtual fencing technology to U.S. producers, Farney explains how the …
Oct 12
The Payne County Cattle Producers Annual Banquet is set for October 22, bringing cattle producers and others involved in the beef industry together for an evening of networking, education and recognition in Payne County. OSU Extension Educator Jennifer Patterson spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about this year’s event, which will feature cattle contests, …
Oct 12
Oklahoma FFA’s Cooper Kline is pursuing a place on the National FFA Officer Team, carrying his passion for agriculture, leadership and youth development into the organization’s national officer selection process. The immediate past Oklahoma FFA president said the decision required careful consideration of his family, education and show pig business, but ultimately, his desire to …
Oct 12
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s rural and agricultural business accelerator program is helping startup companies across rural Oklahoma work toward profitability, connect with investors and find new customers. At Grassroots Demo Day in Oklahoma City, graduates of the program showcased their progress and introduced their businesses to the community. Amarie Bartel, vice president of economic development …
Oct 09
Ten auctioneers, led by Kellan Bussell, Idabell, Okla., punched their tickets to the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship after battling it out on the block against competitors from across North America Oct. 5 in Saluda, S.C. They will compete next in the semifinals at Cattlemen’s Livestock Market, Galt, Calif., in June. Bussell may be young, but …
