Jun 30
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Donnie Robertson, vice president of Express Ranches, about the remarkable legacy of one of the nation’s top seedstock operations after the Funk family announced plans to disperse the ranch’s beef cattle operation. When discussing elite seedstock programs in the U.S., Express Ranches …
Jun 30
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 …
Jun 29
According to the latest crop progress report released on June 29th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat harvest is at 98% complete this week, compared to 95% last week. Kansas winter wheat crop is ranked 14% good to excellent, 31% fair, and 55% poor to very poor. Winter wheat harvested is at 72% compared to 58% last …
Jun 29
The AgHerculture Conference is returning this August, offering Oklahoma high school and college women a unique opportunity to explore careers, build connections, and strengthen their place in the future of agriculture. During a conversation with Bryce Boyer, Director of Communications for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Boyer told associate farm reporter Carli …
Jun 29
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from two leading beef cattle economists, Dr. Derrell Peel and Dr. David Anderson, about the economic unknowns surrounding the spread of New World Screwworm and what it could mean for the U.S. cattle industry. Dr. Peel and Dr. Anderson discussed a wide range of key industry issues during …
Jun 26
President Donald Trump hosted a gathering of agricultural leaders at the White House to launch a sweeping federal push targeting regenerative agriculture and crop protection alternatives. The event, aligned with the administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, introduced a series of executive directives and regulatory changes to modernize American farming and address human health …
Jun 26
Grain prices are under continued pressure as favorable weather and heavy global supplies limit upward momentum, leaving agricultural producers struggling to find a footing in the current market. Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs notes that while the seasonal shift has introduced new variables, excellent growing conditions across key production areas …
Jun 26
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane, who says while the Senate Agriculture Committee’s newly released farm bill framework includes several positive provisions for cattle producers, major livestock issues—including a fix for California’s Proposition 12—remain unresolved. Lane said the initial draft from Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John …
Jun 25
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a major decision on Thursday, ruling 7-2 in favor of Monsanto and its parent company, Bayer. The landmark opinion significantly alters the landscape of agricultural litigation by blocking thousands of pending and future lawsuits that claim the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. The decision in Monsanto v. Durnell centers on a …
Jun 25
Register today for the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association Annual Meeting! Join us Wednesday, July 8 at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford. Hear updates from Dr. Carver, Dr. Silva, Mike Schulte, and receive NAWG updates. OWGA Members – FREE Non-Members – $50 (includes a one-year OWGA membership!) Registration: 10:30 AM Meeting: 11:00 AM …
