Jun 02
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues to feature comments from a trio of cattle market economists — Dr. Derrell Peel, Don Close, and Nevil Speer — about packer margins, beef demand, and the biggest risks facing cattle producers during a recent panel discussion at the U.S. Meat Export Federation …
Jun 01
According to the latest crop progress report released on June 1st, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 100%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 13% good to excellent, 53% poor to very poor, and 34% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat harvested is at 23% this week compared to 7% last week. Kansas winter wheat headed …
Jun 01
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is formally requesting that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigate how several African nations are restricting imports of U.S. beef and pork. USMEF Director of Export Services Jim Remcheck explained that while trade agreements are designed to foster mutual growth, certain countries are utilizing unscientific barriers to block American …
Jun 01
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from three leading beef economists — Dr. Derrell Peel, Don Close, and Nevil Speer — about one of the biggest questions facing the cattle business today: at what point, if any, will consumers back away from beef prices that continue climbing higher? …
May 29
Labor challenges in the specialty crop sector are continuing to draw attention, and Samantha Ayoub recently sat down with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter to discuss the growing urgency of workforce stability for fruit and vegetable producers. Ayoub emphasized just how essential a reliable labor force is to keeping fresh produce moving from farm to …
May 29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to implement a major expansion of the federal farm safety net by adding up to 30 million new base acres to the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce explains that this update, authorized under the One Big …
May 28
Professional development and technical assistance are two of the building blocks that U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) uses in its global strategy to engage with customers, open and maintain markets and establish a preference for U.S. wheat classes around the world. One key component of this strategy is bringing international customers to the United States to …
May 28
The current agricultural trade landscape is heavily defined by drifting grain markets as prices slide into familiar territory due to a distinct lack of fresh fundamental news. The combination of early harvest progress, fluctuating international trade policies, and looming weather patterns has left traders searching for clear direction. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down …
May 28
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Don Close of Terrain, who says despite growing discussion about rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd, producers still face significant financial and weather-related risks before widespread heifer retention becomes reality. The U.S. beef cow herd currently stands at 27.6 million head, …
May 28
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions across Oklahoma remain sharply divided, with improving moisture in the east contrasting with worsening dryness in the west. While rainfall has eased conditions in some areas, western Oklahoma continues to face intensifying drought, stressing pastures, crops, and water supplies. The latest drought data shows I-35 …
