May 19
An uncommonly accelerated growing season has wheat harvest already underway across parts of Oklahoma. To check on the crop’s status and review the findings from recent field days, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Dr. Amanda Silva, Oklahoma State University Extension Small Grains Specialist. Dr. Silva shared critical data on variety performance across diverse …
May 19
The future of agricultural education and research at Oklahoma State University is undergoing a monumental transformation following a significant legislative victory. In a recent “Hess Address” broadcast, OSU President Dr. Jim Hess sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss how a new $50 million investment will drive OSU agronomy infrastructure and agricultural revitalization. …
May 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Market Information Center, who breaks down strong first-quarter beef demand, record-setting retail beef prices, worsening drought conditions across cattle country, and what shrinking hay supplies could mean heading into summer. First-Quarter Beef Demand Posts a …
May 19
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs writes in his weekly newsletter: USDA’s May reports put a jolt into hard red winter wheat markets as production estimates came in well below market expectations. In general, the initial forecasts for the 2026-27 marketing year held few surprises beyond wheat production levels. Volatility and uncertainty remain prominent. The administration’s announcement …
May 19
Speaking with Oklahoma Farm Reports’ Maci Carter at Washington Watch, Spencer Chase of the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) broke down the findings of the newly released “Feeding the Economy” report, highlighting just how deeply food and agriculture shape the U.S. economy. At the corner of industry data and national policy discussion, Chase said the report …
May 18
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Joe Schuele, vice president of communications for the U.S. Meat Export Federation, about renewed momentum for U.S. beef access to China after beef trade concerns were raised during talks between the United States and China. Schuele says renewed plant registrations mark a …
May 15
The Oklahoma Ag Mediation program offers a specialized, no-cost resource for farmers and ranchers to resolve complex disputes outside of the courtroom. Founded in 1988, the program has assisted thousands of producers in navigating disagreements with neighbors, financial institutions, and government agencies. By providing a neutral environment, Oklahoma Ag Mediation helps parties find mutually agreeable …
May 15
In todays beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays talks with Rear Admiral Michael Schmoyer, Associate Administrator for APHIS and Director of the New World Screwworm Directorate, who gives an update on new world screwworm cases, movement, and preemptive planning. In this role, RDML Schmoyer leads national efforts to protect U.S. agriculture, the …
May 14
The U.S. agricultural sector is bracing for a summer of significant policy and market adjustments as new legislative changes look to rewrite domestic biofuel demand and a historic crop report alters the winter wheat landscape. In a detailed market analysis, Oklahoma State University crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs sat down with Radio Oklahoma Ag Network …
May 14
In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Mike Appel, a member of the Organic Farmers Association policy committee, discussed the upcoming Farm Tour and Field Day and the sustainable practices that have led to over 20 years of success in organic vegetable farming. Operating in the “green country” of Cherokee County, Appel emphasized …
