Tag: agriculture

Introducing Brylee Pritchard of the Elk City FFA, Your 2026 Southwest Area Star in Agricultural Business

During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …

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Oklahoma Senator Casey Murdoch Advocates for Agricultural Protections and Property Rights

Oklahoma State Senator Casey Murdoch recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the legislative landscape surrounding Oklahoma agricultural protections. Murdoch emphasized that his primary focus remains safeguarding the land rights and freedoms of rural Oklahomans amidst increasing challenges from frivolous lawsuits and urban expansion into rural areas. Glyphosate and Crop Protection Tools …

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Wheat Market Rally: Weather Concerns Drive Prices to Yearly Highs

The current wheat market rally is gaining significant momentum, with prices surging to their highest levels since early 2025. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Todd Hubbs, OSU crop marketing specialist, to discuss how this rally is being fueled by poor crop conditions and persistent weather challenges across the Southern Plains. Hubbs notes that …

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Introducing Madilyn Bishop of the Stillwater FFA, Your 2026 Central Area Star in Agricultural Science

During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …

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NCBA Warns New World Screwworm Cases Near Texas Border

The cattle industry is watching closely as New World screwworm cases continue pushing north through Mexico, with the nearest confirmed detection now less than 100 miles from the United States. During a webinar on April 15th hosted by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Sigrid Johannes, Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs, offered an extensive update on …

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Oklahoma Braces for Active Severe Weather and El Niño Shifts

Oklahoma severe weather remains at the forefront of agricultural concerns as the state navigates a record-breaking spring and eyes a potential transition to a “Godzilla” El Niño. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with State Climatologist Gary McManus to break down erratic rainfall patterns, the persistent drought in the Northwest, and what shifting Pacific Ocean …

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Dr. Bob Weaber: Heterosis Can be Worth $460 Per Cow- Per Year in Added Productivity 

In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues to feature comments from Dr. Bob Weaber of Kansas State from his presentation in the OSU Thursday Ranchers Lunchtime Series on the Tug of War in the Cattle Industry. Part one of the conversationis available here. In todays addition, Weaber outlined why producers should focus not …

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Introducing Harley Holman of the Garber FFA, Your 2026 Northwest Area Star in Agricultural Science

During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …

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AFR Brings Grassroots Voices to Capitol as Taxes, Water and Farm Policy Take Center Stage

Farm policy, property taxes, water rights and rural priorities were all front and center as Oklahoma Farm Report Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Scott Blubaugh, president of AFR, during AFR Day at the Capitol. Blubaugh said the annual event is one of the organization’s most important opportunities to connect grassroots members directly with lawmakers. …

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Ben Hale: Rain Revives Grass, Spirits and Cattle Markets Across Oklahoma

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 …

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