Aug 24
A panel of veteran agricultural leaders held a comprehensive media briefing to formally launch Restore American Agriculture, an initiative aimed at breaking congressional gridlock, restoring long-term bipartisan alliances, and directly addressing the worsening economic crisis across rural America. The group—responsible for coordinating recent bipartisan letters signed by dozens of agricultural figures to the House and …
Aug 21
In a significant market access win for U.S. agriculture, Nigeria is now open to a wide range of U.S. beef and pork products. While Nigeria previously accepted only a limited number of processed meat items, the USDA Export Library now states that U.S. red meat products can be exported to Nigeria unless they are specifically exclud Nigeria …
Aug 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Bray Haven, executive vice president of Cattlemen’s Congress, about the success of the 2026 event and preparations already underway for the 2027 show. In a communication from Congress to the beef industry this week- “The 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress once again demonstrated why …
Aug 21
Animal well-being and agriculture advocacy are becoming increasingly important as consumers seek to better understand where their food comes from and how it is produced. Alexis Main with Paradigma Agricultural Innovations and Consulting discussed the importance of sharing the story of agriculture during a session at the Oklahoma Women in Agriculture Convention with intern Presley …
Aug 20
Grain markets have recently posted solid gains across wheat, corn, and soybeans, yet hard red winter (HRW) wheat futures continue to battle technical resistance. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to analyze how weather conditions, Black Sea trade dynamics, and global supply levels are …
Aug 20
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to deepen across Oklahoma as hot and dry weather keeps putting pressure on the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought expanding in western Oklahoma, while nearly the entire state remains affected by some level of drought or abnormal dryness. With little …
Aug 20
Read an Accurate Ag Book Week is giving Oklahoma students an opportunity to learn more about agriculture through accurate, agriculture-focused literature, while also connecting classrooms, 4-H clubs, FCCLA chapters, and FFA chapters with the state’s rich agricultural heritage. Amy McKinney, vice president of Beef Education for the Oklahoma Cattle Women’s Association, said the initiative is …
Aug 19
As data centers in rural communities continue to receive more attention, Oklahoma communities are weighing the potential economic benefits against questions surrounding infrastructure, taxes, resources and agriculture. Mckenzie Boyce, an Oklahoma State University assistant professor, discussed the growing interest in rural data center development during the Oklahoma Women in Agriculture Convention with Oklahoma Farm Report …
Aug 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments with Oklahoma State University’s livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the latest changes in the beef packing industry and what they could mean for cattle markets. Peel says Tyson Foods’ decision to close its Joslin, Illinois, beef plant is the latest in a series of …
Aug 19
At the 2026 Oklahoma Pork Congress, Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson caught up with Rick Maloney, former executive director of the Oklahoma Pork Council, to discuss how the pork industry has changed over the years and the challenges producers face moving forward. Maloney has spent much of his life connected to the pork industry, …
