In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Donnie Robertson, Vice President of Express Ranch, who continues the conversation from part one, which aired yesterday, about the decision by the Funk family to disperse the iconic Express Ranches cattle operation. In this second installment, Robertson details how the ranch plans to market …
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Aug 06
Asian Longhorn Tick in Oklahoma: Dr. Rosslyn Biggs Urges Producers to Focus on Prevention and Biosecurity
Asian longhorn tick in Oklahoma remains an emerging concern for cattle producers, and while the pest has only been identified in two Oklahoma counties so far, Oklahoma State University Beef Cattle Extension Specialist Dr. Rosslyn Biggs says producers should understand the risks associated with the tick and the potentially devastating disease it can spread. Associate …
Aug 04
After 3 Months of Decline, Farmer Sentiment Rebounds in July
Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture write in the latest CME Ag Economy Barometer that Farmer sentiment improved in July, ending three consecutive months of decline, as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index increased from 113 points in June to 126 points in July (see Figure 1). Both subindices also …
Aug 04
Dr. Justin Talley Updates Oklahoma Cattle Producers on New World Screwworm Threat
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson sat down with Justin Talley, head of Oklahoma State University’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show to discuss the latest efforts to prevent New World screwworm from reaching Oklahoma. “Right now, there is a concern with any type of animals …
Aug 03
Darren Blanchard Warns Data Center Expansion Could Reshape Rural Oklahoma
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson recently spoke with Creek County farmer Darren Blanchard about his concerns surrounding data center development and the additional energy infrastructure needed to support the projects. Blanchard, a Mounds native and Oklahoma State University graduate, said his involvement began after his family was approached about a high-voltage transmission line crossing …
Aug 03
Kent Bacus Says Expanding Asian Trade Is Critical for U.S. Beef Industry
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about expanding export opportunities in Asia, restoring market access to China, and the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Diversifying Beyond China Bacus said NCBA is encouraged by the Trump …
Jul 31
OSU Extension Demo Day Gives Oklahoma Producers Hands-On Look at Crop, Soil and Irrigation Management
Oklahoma State University Extension specialists gave farmers and agricultural professionals a hands-on look at crop production, pest management, soil health and irrigation technology during the recent OSU Extension Demo Day in Chickasha. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson spoke with OSU Extension specialist Brian Arnall during the event about the demonstrations available to attendees and …
Jul 31
Derrell Peel Says July Cattle Market Correction Doesn’t Change Bullish Fundamentals
As July comes to a close, cattle markets have experienced a sharp correction that has caught the attention of producers across the country. In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel, who says despite the recent volatility, the long-term outlook for …
Jul 30
Drought Monitor: Oklahoma Drought Holds Steady as Exceptional Drought Persists in Five Counties
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Another week of summer heat has kept drought concerns front and center across Oklahoma. While conditions have stabilized in much of the state over the past few weeks, dry weather continues to challenge producers in western Oklahoma as they await meaningful rainfall. According to the Drought Monitor, the exceptional …
Jul 29
Head Honchos’ Todd Miller Explains H-2A Labor Options for Oklahoma Agriculture
Agricultural producers struggling to find dependable seasonal labor may have another option through the federal H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson recently spoke with Todd Miller, founder and president of Head Honchos LLC, about how the program works and what farmers and ranchers must do to participate. “It’s a guest …
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