Oct 22
In a recent media briefing hosted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, two leading experts debunked common myths surrounding seed oils. They offered a critical examination of the rise of ultra-processed foods. The discussion, moderated by Ellen Wilson, featured Dr. Matti Marklund and Dr. Julia Wolfson, who offered evidence-based insights into these …
Oct 22
According to a post on X from US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, some of the functions of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency will be restored on Thursday. Secretary Rollins says “President Trump will not let the radical left Democrat shutdown impact critical USDA services while harvest is underway across the country. Thursday, USDA will …
Oct 21
Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Senate Republican Vice Chair, spoke on the North Lawn following a lunch hosted by President Trump at the White House’s Rose Garden Club. After a lunch meeting with President Trump, Senator James Lankford reaffirmed his call to reopen the federal government, now entering its third week of closure. “There is one central …
Oct 21
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 …
Oct 20
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Shannon Ferrell discussing ranch transition at the Texas Cattle Feeders Convention. As he explained, “A lot of people really understand the importance of our farm transition issue. It’s become very real to people as they realize the horizon that we …
Oct 20
Oklahoma State University Extension specialist Jonathan Cammack says fall is a critical time for producers to begin fly management — well before pests become a visible problem. He explains that winter feeding habits create the perfect setup for future infestations. “If you think about a pasture situation, you might drive out there on your tractor, …
Oct 17
Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Dr. John Michael Riley says the markets have been unusually stagnant due to the ongoing government shutdown. “We’re still in the midst of a shutdown with the government,” he explains, noting that critical USDA data is unavailable. “About this time of the month is when we receive our monthly crop …
Oct 17
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Buck Wehrbein, who has spent decades in the beef industry, with experience in feedlots across Texas and Nebraska. Reflecting on his time leading the association, Wehrbein said, “It’s incredibly rapid. I didn’t expect it to go by …
Oct 17
Frm director KC Sheperd spoke with Greg Kloxin, Soil Health Program Director with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, who shared his journey from a long career in water quality to leading the state’s soil health initiatives. “I come from a 25-year background and multiple degrees in water quality,” he said. “That has been my focus career-wise …
Oct 16
Noble Research Institute (Noble), a trusted educational resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, has announced Roots & Revelry, an annual farm-to-table gathering designed to honor the progress and efforts of producers who are transforming U.S. agriculture through sustainable land stewardship. The inaugural event will also feature the presentation of the first Noble Land Stewardship Award. The …
