Jul 23
The wheat market rally has surged dramatically throughout July, pushing prices up nearly $1.40 on Hard Red Winter (HRW) wheat nearby futures. This unexpected price movement is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea region, alongside shifting global crop conditions. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs recently joined Farm …
Jul 23
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Gene Copenhaver, who says his first six months leading the organization have been even busier than he anticipated. From traveling the country to meeting with producers and working alongside NCBA’s Washington, D.C., policy team, Copenhaver said the …
Jul 22
Standing in a Nigerian flour mill, Gary Millershaski couldn’t have imagined the thought forming in his head would eventually become a line repeated by fellow wheat farmers and by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) staff around the world. The message was shared once again last month at the USW Summer Board Meeting in Fargo, North Dakota …
Jul 22
Salt Fork Arena and Event Center is set to become a major destination for agriculture, livestock events, and economic development in Alva, Oklahoma. In a conversation with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Executive Director Larry Milbourn said the new facility was designed to serve the region’s agricultural community while creating new opportunities for rodeos, livestock …
Jul 21
Breaking News– since the interview with Kelsey- The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) announced on Tuesday that Gentner Drummond will join Mike Mazzei and Cyndi Munson for the Gubernatorial Agriculture Forum on Saturday, July 25, during the 74th Annual OCA Convention and Trade Show in Tulsa. Drummond’s campaign confirmed Monday evening that he will participate in …
Jul 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with cattle market analyst Don Close of Terrain, who says government intervention is not the answer to rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd. While some have suggested offering incentives to producers to retain replacement heifers, Close believes the cattle market is capable of …
Jul 20
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 67% Good to Excellent this week, down 1 point from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 66% good to excellent this week, up 1 point from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 45% good to excellent this week, up …
Jul 20
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain about the historic cattle market, managing risk in a record-price environment, and whether the industry is beginning to see the first signs of herd expansion. Historic Prices, But Bigger Dollar Swings Close said 2026 has been one of …
Jul 17
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Presley Strickland visited with Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Coordinator Holly Carroll about the organization’s annual Shotgun Shoot fundraiser, which raises money for the Oklahoma Foundation for Agriculture while bringing together Farm Bureau members, youth and supporters from across the state. Carroll said the event was created as a …
Jul 17
The American National CattleWomen summer business meeting wrapped up in Denver with a strong emphasis on improving member education, expanding communication, and strengthening leadership development across the organization. American National CattleWomen (ANCW) President Casey Matzke told Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport that the organization’s recent gathering generated productive discussions and laid the groundwork for several …
