Jun 22
According to the latest crop progress report released on June 22nd, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat conditions are rated 9% good to excellent, 61% poor to very poor, and 30% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat harvested is at 95% this week, compared to 73% last week. Kansas winter wheat crop is ranked 14% good to excellent, 31% …
Jun 22
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, who says heavier cattle and bigger carcass weights are creating both opportunities and concerns across the beef industry. More Days on Feed Means More Beef Production Peel said the latest Cattle on Feed report reflects a continuation of a …
Jun 19
The Oklahoma Women in Agriculture and Small Businesses Conference is set to return this August, bringing together women from across the state for a day focused on education, networking, and practical resources designed to strengthen both agricultural operations and small businesses. Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport recently spoke with Lauren Minyard, Oklahoma State University Extension …
Jun 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock market economist at Oklahoma State University, about the June 2026 USDA Cattle on Feed report and what it says about tightening cattle supplies. Peel said the June report showed fewer cattle entering feedlots, but even fewer cattle leaving …
Jun 19
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has officially signaled a need for immediate legislative action, sending a detailed letter to the Senate urging lawmakers to fortify the farm safety net and implement critical reforms in the upcoming Farm Bill. The push comes as the Senate Agriculture Committee actively shapes its version of the legislation. According to …
Jun 17
Oklahoma’s 2026 wheat harvest is nearing the finish line, but according to Oklahoma Wheat Commission Executive Director Mike Schulte, this year’s hard red winter wheat crop has been defined by drought, abandonment, and sharply reduced production across much of the state. In a recent conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Schulte said …
Jun 17
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with John Hutcheson, with Merck Animal Health, who discusses a newly available product designed to help cattle producers combat the threat of New World Screwworm. The prescription pour-on product, Exzolt Cattle CA1, offers both treatment and prevention against screwworm infestations, giving producers another …
Jun 16
As the summer progresses, finalizing planting and navigating unexpected weather shifts have made early-season cotton management a top priority for producers across the region. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Oklahoma State University Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak to discuss the current state of the crop, critical weed and insect strategies, and an …
Jun 15
According to the latest crop progress report released on June 15th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 100%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 9% good to excellent, 61% poor to very poor, and 30% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat harvested is at 73% this week, compared to 44% last week. Kansas winter wheat headed …
Jun 15
As Dr. Jerry Fitch’s retirement becomes official at Oklahoma State University, the longtime animal science professor says that while he may be stepping away from full-time duties, he is far from done serving Oklahoma agriculture. In a conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Fitch reflected on his decades-long career in teaching, extension, …
