During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
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Apr 08
Beef Checkoff Driving Strong Demand as Consumers Continue Choosing Beef
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board CEO Greg Hanes, who says the long-term investment of checkoff dollars is continuing to pay off as beef demand remains strong—even in the face of higher prices. Building Demand Through Long-Term Investment Hanes says the current fiscal year …
Apr 07
OSU Cow-Calf Boot Camp in Ada to Cover Cattle Health, Grazing, and Management
Oklahoma cattle producers have an opportunity to sharpen their skills at an upcoming hands-on educational event, as OSU Extension prepares to host a multi-day cow-calf boot camp in Ada. Extension educator Erin Hubbard said said in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the program is designed to cover a wide range …
Apr 06
Crop Progress Shows 3% Winter Wheat Headed For Oklahoma
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 6th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 3%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 12% good to excellent, 54% very poor to poor, and 34% fair. Kansas winter wheat crop is ranked 35% good to excellent, 38% fair, and 24% poor to very poor. …
Apr 06
Renewed Volatility in Fertilizer Markets Challenges Crop Profitability
Fertilizer markets are currently facing renewed volatility as agricultural producers navigate shifting price trends and geopolitical tensions. While recent global conflicts have drawn significant attention, market analysts note that the upward trend in prices for essential inputs like anhydrous ammonia began much earlier, driven by domestic factors such as supply chain disruptions from Hurricane Ida. …
Apr 06
Agape House Berry Farm Offers Family-Friendly You-Pick Experience in Oklahoma
A you-pick berry farm experience in Oklahoma provides consumers with a direct connection to local agriculture, and Pati Colston says her operation, Agape House Berry Farm, is designed to offer both fresh fruit and on-farm engagement during the summer season. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, Colston outlined what visitors can expect at her …
Apr 06
Oklahoma Cattle Industry Priorities Face Time Crunch as Legislative Session Nears End
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, who says the clock is ticking fast for cattle industry priorities as the Oklahoma legislative session nears its end. A Shortened Timeline at the Capitol With a state budget already agreed to, Kelsey says lawmakers could wrap up the session …
Apr 03
Early Oklahoma Budget Deal Signals Fast-Track Session, Says Michael Kelsey
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, who shares a cattle industry perspective on an unusually early state budget agreement and what it could mean for agriculture. An Unprecedented Early Agreement Kelsey says the timing alone makes this budget …
Apr 02
Oklahoma FFA Convention 2026: State President Cooper Kline Reflects on 100th Milestone
The Oklahoma FFA Convention 2026 is quickly approaching, and according to State President Cooper Kline, this year’s event carries a historic weight as members prepare to celebrate the organization’s 100th convention. As the countdown continues, Kline says the moment is finally starting to feel real for him and his officer team. “It’s kind of a …
Apr 01
Oklahoma Grazing School Aims to Improve Forage Management and Ranch Sustainability
As interest in forage production and long-term ranch sustainability continues to grow, Oklahoma State University Extension is stepping in to fill an important educational gap for producers. Michael Trammell says in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, the Oklahoma Grazing School was created because “it was kind of a gap in some …


























