Feb 13
Agricultural education and connecting consumers to production agriculture were front and center during a conversation with Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and Farm Director KC Sheperd at the OGI Wheat meeting. Arthur emphasized the importance of exposing the next generation—and the general public—to modern agriculture, noting that Oklahoma has “the best 4-H and FFA …
Feb 12
New OSU Wheat Variety Wyatt Combines Yield Potential and Strong Management Fit The Oklahoma State University wheat breeding program marked a milestone moment as Dr. Brett Carver unveiled a new hard red winter wheat variety during a conversation with Ron Hays. Speaking at the annual meeting of Oklahoma Genetics Incorporated in Oklahoma City, Carver described …
Feb 12
According to a news release from Oklahoma Attorney General Genter Drummond, he has announced today a breakthrough in Oklahoma’s 20-year poultry litter pollution litigation, securing settlements totaling more than $25 million from Tyson Foods and Cargill. The settlements mark a turning point in one of the state’s most significant environmental cases. “For over two …
Feb 12
Farm markets are moving through a relatively quiet stretch, with February reports offering little in the way of surprises but plenty to watch as weather and demand signals begin to matter more. Speaking with farm director KC Sheperd, Dr. Todd Hubbs said the latest WASDE report largely fit seasonal expectations, calling it “pretty uneventful… normal …
Feb 11
Livestock producers continue to see more marketing options move into the digital space, and one company blending online tools with traditional outreach is LivestockMarket.com. Brayden Anderson, who represents the company across Oklahoma and Texas, while speaking with Ron Hays, says the platform builds on a long history while focusing squarely on modern livestock marketing. Anderson …
Feb 11
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University Extension livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel to dig further into the latest cattle inventory numbers and what they really say about where the industry stands. Peel summed up the new report simply, saying it’s the “same story, next …
Feb 10
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Colin Woodall, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Woodall addressed ongoing criticism from a segment of producers surrounding NCBA’s role in the dollar-per-head Beef Checkoff, calling much of that criticism “misinformation” and laying out how the system actually works. …
Feb 10
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 …
Feb 06
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the packed CattleCon26 audience that reforming America’s dietary guidance became a top priority immediately after taking office. He said the Biden-era proposed guidelines he inherited were “453 pages long” and “crafted by lobbyists and driven by the same mercantile impulses that had put Fruit …
Feb 05
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs: Soybean Rally Offers Pricing Opportunity Amidst “Wishy-Washy” Global Markets and Drought Concerns The grain markets are seeing significant movement this week, driven by geopolitical headlines and social media posts from the White House. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Dr. Todd Hubbs, Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist, to …
