“Free land in Oklahoma,” the brochure read. It was enough to bring Joel “Henderson” Jett to a rugged Panhanndle that would test the family for a century. Near Laverne, four generations built a herd defined less by the odds against it than standards never lowered. That small distinction explains why Jett Ranch continually adapted genetics …
Tag: agriculture
Oct 05
AI Camera Grading Technology Opens New Doors for Beef Producers
AI-driven camera grading technology is giving beef producers new opportunities to collect data on carcass quality and use that information to make breeding and management decisions. In todays beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. Logan Johnson, assistant professor of food science at Oklahoma State University, who spoke with …
Oct 02
USDA Raises Regenerative Agriculture Pilot to $1 Billion for 2027
USDA is increasing funding for its regenerative agriculture pilot program to $1 billion for fiscal year 2027, following strong producer interest during the program’s first year. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about the increased investment, what USDA learned during the pilot’s first year and …
Oct 02
Beef Checkoff Pioneer Glen Klippenstein Reflects on Its Beginnings and Future
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Missouri cattle producer and Hereford breeder Glen Klippenstein, one of the cattlemen involved in the early development of the Beef Checkoff. Klippenstein was recently recognized with the Beef Checkoff Visionary Award for his work helping establish the program in the 1980s. Looking …
Oct 02
Oklahoma Producers Weigh Grain Marketing Decisions Amid Tight Margins and Supply Pressures
Following the release of the USDA Small Grains Summary and Quarterly Grain Stocks report, Oklahoma wheat marketing decisions are top of mind for producers navigating tight margins and heavy global export competition. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to examine the numbers and discuss …
Oct 01
President Trump Speaks at Durant Rally, Highlights Oklahoma Energy, Family Farms and Economy
President Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Durant Thursday. Farm director KC Sheperd was at the event with the at capacity crowd with Trump telling a large crowd that he made the trip to Oklahoma because of his support for the state and its Republican candidates. Trump said the weather had forced him to …
Oct 01
Oklahomans Gather in Durant Ahead of President Trump’s Visit
Oklahomans gathered in Durant Thursday evening as President Trump made a campaign stop in southeastern Oklahoma. The event brought together several Oklahoma Republican candidates and officials ahead of Trump’s appearance, including Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei, Congressman Josh Brecheen, U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Hern, lieutenant governor candidate T.W. Shannon and …
Oct 01
Glen Klippenstein Reflects on Herefords, Beef Checkoff and the Early Days of the Industry
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Missouri cattle producer Glen Klippenstein, recipient of the Beef Checkoff Visionary Award, about his early days in the cattle business, his decision to raise Herefords and his involvement in establishing the Beef Checkoff. Why Klippenstein Chose Hereford Cattle Klippenstein said Herefords were …
Sep 30
Allendale’s Rich Nelson Analyzes USDA Small Grains Summary and Quarterly Grain Stocks
In a detailed market review, Allendale’s Rich Nelson broke down the USDA quarterly grain stocks and small grains summary with Farm Director KC Sheperd, outlining what shifting supply balances mean for producers navigating wheat, corn, and soybean marketing decisions. While old-crop and new-crop supply data presented both positive and bearish surprises, export headwinds and weather …
Sep 30
Corn Inventories Rise Across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas While Wheat Stocks Fall
The latest USDA Grain Stocks report shows higher corn inventories across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, while wheat stocks declined in all three states compared with a year ago. The report, released September 30 by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, reflects grain stocks stored as of September 1, 2026. Corn Stocks Increase Across Southern Plains Corn …
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