Oct 19
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 56% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 44%. Soybeans harvested stands at 64%. The U.S. Cotton Crop is rated 35% good to excellent this week versus 34% a week ago. Cotton harvested …
Oct 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Shalene McNeill, executive director of Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, which works with the Beef Checkoff. McNeill has been examining the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and what their increased emphasis on protein could mean …
Oct 19
Oklahoma FFA state officer Annie Schneider is preparing to represent Oklahoma at the 2026 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she will serve as a delegate and compete in the national extemporaneous public speaking contest. Schneider, a member of the Seiling FFA chapter, spoke with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays about her …
Oct 19
The Logan County Horse Club in Guthrie is giving young people an opportunity to learn about horses, participate in educational activities and explore 4-H horse competitions, regardless of whether they own a horse. Lizzie Chapa, a Logan County OSU Extension educator, said the club is being restarted to give local youth more opportunities to learn …
Oct 16
With calf prices remaining strong, cattle producers have an important decision to make this fall: sell calves at weaning or retain ownership and add more weight. OSU extension specialist Scott Clawson says producers need to look beyond the current price of calves and carefully evaluate the potential value of additional weight, the cost of putting …
Oct 14
A relentless wave of heavy rainfall continues to pound western and central Oklahoma, delivering historic moisture to parched ground while creating localized flooding headaches as storms persist through Wednesday morning. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus highlighted the sheer scale of the event, pointing out that several communities have seen unprecedented short-term totals. “Sometimes, Ladies and …
Oct 14
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), about August beef export results, strong demand in key Asian markets and the importance of variety meats in maximizing the value of every animal. U.S. beef exports posted a 4% …
Oct 14
ANCW Beef Ambassador Haley Bryand is using her background in the beef cattle industry to educate consumers, advocate for producers and help shape the future of agriculture. A senior at Texas A&M University, Bryand grew up on her family’s cow-calf operation in East Texas and is spending the next year representing the beef industry through …
Oct 13
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, up 2 points from 54% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 33%. Soybean crop conditions are rated 57% good to excellent this week, equal to last week. Soybeans harvested stands at 46%. The U.S. Cotton …
Oct 13
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 …
