Sep 22
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 …
Sep 22
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. J.R. Tate of Allied Genetic Resources about selection indexes developed for the American Wagyu Association. Tate spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport at the American Wagyu Association’s annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Tate explains how the indexes combine multiple …
Sep 21
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 57% a week ago. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, equal to 58% last week. The U.S. Cotton Crop is rated 34% good to excellent this week versus …
Sep 21
Oklahoma State University researchers showcased advancements in turfgrass development and explored the potential for growing hops in Oklahoma during the university’s Turf & Landscape Field Day on Sept. 16. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson visited with OSU researchers and students to learn more about their ongoing research and its applications for Oklahoma growers and …
Sep 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the latest Cattle on Feed report, which showed August placements well below expectations. Peel says the numbers could signal a shift in the cattle market as fewer cattle move into feedlots. August …
Sep 21
As cattle producers continue feeding cattle to heavier carcass weights, beef cutout values are benefiting from improved quality, but Dr. Megan Eckhardt of Oklahoma State University says producers also need to watch the potential discounts that can come with excessive external fat. Eckhardt spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport at the American Wagyu Association’s …
Sep 18
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Washington, D.C. office about the latest beef import announcements, food safety concerns, and the Product of USA label. Parts one and two can be found here. Food Safety Remains a Concern Bacus …
Sep 18
For cattle producers, DNA testing can provide information that is not available by simply looking at an animal and can help guide breeding and herd management decisions. Kenny Stauffer with Neogen says genomic testing gives producers more information about an animal’s genetics before they make costly long-term decisions. Stauffer spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli …
Sep 17
Oklahoma agricultural producers battling a brutal summer flash drought are finally staring down a promising forecast. The latest three-month outlooks released by the NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC) point toward a developing, potentially historic El Niño that could bring widespread, much-needed moisture across the Southern Plains from mid-fall through winter. According to Oklahoma State Climatologist …
Sep 17
Developing resilient grain marketing strategies is top of mind for agricultural producers as post-WASDE market dynamics, weather disruptions, and global trade uncertainties collide. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to evaluate the commodity landscape following the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) …
