In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Pat McFerron of CMA Strategies, who warned producers that California’s Proposition 12 has opened the door for anti-agriculture groups to expand their influence. “Proposition 12 has allowed California to dictate pork production and egg production in this country,” he said, noting that …
Tag: agriculture
Oct 08
Heather Hampton Knodle Exploring How AI Is Changing Farming
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Heather Hampton Knodle, president of Knodle Farms, at the Rural Economic Outlook Conference, who discussed both the promise and the challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern agriculture. Knodle emphasized that while AI can seem intimidating to producers, it offers real, practical opportunities already available today. “I tried to …
Oct 08
Dr. Derrell Peel: Dry Conditions Stall Wheat Pasture, Tight Margins Squeeze Stocker Cattle Sector
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with OSU Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel, who says dry weather has slowed progress on what many expected to be an excellent wheat pasture season. “It’s kind of slowed things down a lot in terms of both planting wheat in some cases, …
Oct 07
Farmers say current conditions on U.S. farms are weakening
U.S. agricultural producer sentiment changed little in September as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 126 was just one point higher than a month earlier. However, there was a shift in producers’ perceptions of current conditions and their expectations for the future. Producers’ perceptions of current conditions on their farms weakened as the Index of …
Oct 07
Ben Hale: Strong Calf Demand and Steady Feeder Market at Oklahoma National Stockyards
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 03
This Week On Sunup With John Michael Riley: Dry Weather, Trade Woes, and Global Economics Weigh on Crop Markets
Dr. John Michael Riley, OSU agricultural economist, provided an overview of current crop markets, starting with corn. He noted that while corn is “one of the rosier crops” compared to others, it still faces challenges. Following the August report that showed higher-than-expected acres and yields, the market initially fell but has since rebounded somewhat due …
Oct 02
Vigilance Urged as New World Screwworm Threat Looms Over U.S. Cattle
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Director Ron Hays shares insights from Dr. Rosslyn Biggs of Oklahoma State University. Dr. Biggs, who serves as Director of the Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine and as a beef cattle extension veterinary specialist, recently discussed the serious threat of the New World screwworm on the Angus …
Oct 02
Drought Conditions Continue To Cover Oklahoma In This Weeks Drought Monitor
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of May …
Oct 01
Ethan Lane Backs Rollins’ Beef Revitalization Plan: Focus on Grazing Land, Risk Tools, and Young Producers
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation from yesterday with Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who emphasized that while the cattle industry supports revitalization efforts, they are not looking for direct government payments. “We tend to not seek those kinds of market support payments,” Lane …
Sep 30
Cattle Industry Worries About Government Shutdown
In today’s beef buzz, Senior Farm And Ranch Director Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane, senior vice president of governmental affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who warned that a potential government shutdown poses serious risks for cattle producers. “There’s always a big risk when we have a shutdown like this,” he said, noting that …
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